Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Gallivant graduates in a stakes

Mon Oct 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

It’s uncommon for horses to score their first career win at the stakes level, but Gallivant achieved the feat in the Bowman Mill S. at Keeneland.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Paladin wins via DQ

Mon Oct 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer Chad Brown has won four Eclipse Awards for outstanding trainer, but a Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph has proven elusive. That may change in 2026.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Further Ado wins by 20 lengths

Mon Oct 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The roster of possible 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders saw a major shakeup last Friday when Further Ado obliterated a Keeneland maiden special weight.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Intrepido

Tue Oct 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

In recent years, the dominant sire (and grandsire) of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners has been Into Mischief.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Local Knowledge finishes fast

Tue Oct 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Ted Noffey isn’t the only promising 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender campaigned by Spendthrift Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Napoleon Solo

Mon Oct 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Napoleon Solo joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a tremendous performance in the Champagne (G1), leading all the way to dominate by 6 1/2 lengths.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ted Noffey

Mon Oct 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

In the 151-year history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only five stallions have sired three Derby winners. The latest to match the record is Into Mischief.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Igniter, Provenance improve

Tue Sep 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A trio of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers sent out noteworthy two-year-old maiden winners last week.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Englishman stuns on debut

Mon Sep 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Once in a while, a two-year-old Thoroughbred debuts with a performance so impressive that talk immediately turns to their Kentucky Derby (G1) potential.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds

Tue Sep 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Boyd impresses in Del Mar debut

Tue Sep 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

After a busy summer of racing, the Del Mar meet wrapped up on Sunday. Among the most notable winners on closing day was a talented two-year-old named Boyd.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 6-7]

Sat Sep 06 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.