Kentucky Derby News

Kentucky Derby 138: What A Day!!

What a Derby! Saturday, May 5th has to go down as one of the great Kentucky Derby experiences of all time. A record -breaking crowd, a relatively unknown thoroughbred with a rookie jockey took the roses, and the weather was … Continue reading →

Gemologist edges Alpha to take the Wood Memorial

Aqueduct Racetrack, in New York, was the site of the last prep race for Kentucky Derby contenders Gemologist and Alpha as they squared off in the $1 million Wood Memorial. The pair didn’t disappoint, with the race coming right down … Continue reading →

I’ll Have Another Wins The Santa Anita Derby!

It had been over two months since the Dana O’Neill trained I’ll Have Another ran in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, where he won easily as a 43-1 longshot. In Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby, he didn’t have the luxury of … Continue reading →

Florida & Louisiana Derby’s Kick Off Final Derby Preps

          On Saturday, the final month of Kentucky Derby prep races began at Gulfstream Park with the Grade I Florida Derby. Three high profile thoroughbreds were among the favorites, with the consensus favorite for Kentucky Derby … Continue reading →

Final Derby Prep Races Coming Up

With April upon us, it’s time to get serious about which thoroughbreds are going to be real contenders for the Kentucky Derby. Beginning on March 31st, we’ll have several weekends with the top three-year-olds squaring off in their final races … Continue reading →

Derby Hopeful: Secret Circle

Three-year-old thoroughbred Secret Circle is quickly moving up the Kentucky Derby contender list after winning two of his first three races in 2012. He has won five of his six career starts, with his only non-winning race coming in the … Continue reading →

Derby Hopeful: Alpha

Alpha is a three-year-old Kentucky foaled colt out of Munnaya, by way of Nijinsky II, and sired by Bernardini. He is owned by Godolphin Racing LLC, and is trained by Kiaran P. McLaughlin. Alpha has come on strong in the … Continue reading →

Derby Hopeful: Algorithms

Algorithms has started to climb into the ranks of fan favorites after upsetting Eclipse Award winner Hansen in the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulf Stream Park in early February. The colt is owned by Starlight Racing and was foaled in … Continue reading →

Future Wagers Favors the Field Again!

  The first of what will be three Future Wagers for the 2012 Kentucky Derby closed last Sunday with the field being the favorite once again. Churchill Downs began offering early wagers on the Derby in 1999, and in every … Continue reading →

Derby Hopeful: Liaison

One of the horses on the DerbyDeals.com Kentucky Derby top five list is Liaison, the Kentucky thoroughbred that is owned by Arnold Zetcher and trained by Bob Baffert. Liaison has been entered as a nominee for the 2012 Triple Crown … Continue reading →