Out on the grass stood Mike de Kock, a world-renowned South African trainer debuting at the Kentucky Derby and saying of the Ireland-bred, Dubai-feted Mubtaahij: “He's gotten more relaxed since he's been here. You can see he's hardly raised a sweat at all. The horses for the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby are listed … Read more
The 2015 Kentucky Derby odds look a little bit different Friday morning after the scratch of Stanford, who was set to start in the No. 11 position in the 141st Run for the Roses. Derby-favorite American Pharoah now moves up Trainer Bob Baffert, who could win his fourth Kentucky Derby, has the top two choices: … Read more
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Are Taking a Private Jet To The Kentucky Derby This Year's Kentucky Derby Horse Names All NFL. Gronk Debuts an as Author · News & Highlights. How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby Julian Edelman, Tom Brady and the whole gang are trekking down to Churchill Downs for the Derby … Read more
Trainer Bob Baffert, who could win his fourth Kentucky Derby, has the top two choices: American Pharoah and second choice Dortmund, currently just off the pace at 13/4 odds. Dortmund will start out of the No. 8 gate. But there has been nothing unlucky about Upstart, the colt born at Bedford's Sunnyfield Farm who will … Read more
The April 30 defection of Stanford from the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will allow also-eligible Frammento to run. LOUISVILLE — Horse racing is fundamentally about time. But jockey Gary Stevens has managed to stop the clock. At 52, he'll be the oldest jockey in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. "A lot … Read more
Wes Welker channeled his inner Lloyd Christmas at Churchill Downs this weekend — passing out $100 bills to strangers after winning THOUSANDS of dollars on the Kentucky Derby. Unclear what bet hit for the Denver But in races like the Kentucky Derby, where there is so much attention and so many horses, I have a … Read more
LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 03: Jockey Victor (C) Espinoza celebrates with the trophy in the winners circle after guiding California Chrome #5 to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014 in Late Saturday afternoon it was California Chrome who flashed past the twin spires of Churchill Downs … Read more
But in races like the Kentucky Derby, where there is so much attention and so many horses, I have a general rule to steer clear of prohibitive favorites. I think it is very easy for a herd mentality to take over (not among the horses Horse racing fans can start California dreamin' of another Triple … Read more
Forget the ponies. They are a sideshow compared to the ridiculous headwear of the betting-elite. Churchill Downs offers a wide array of beauty during the Kentucky Derby. You might spot the breathtaking Garland of Roses or The 140th running of the Kentucky Derby is just hours away, and we've already been treated to a slew … Read more
But in races like the Kentucky Derby, where there is so much attention and so many horses, I have a general rule to steer clear of prohibitive favorites. I think it is very easy for a herd mentality to take over (not among the horses California Chrome #5, ridden by Victor Espinoza, crosses the finish … Read more