Category: Kentucky Derby

Black-Eyed Susan, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Laurel Park, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Triple Crown

A Few Morsels Of Preakness Knowledge

The Preakness Stakes is Saturday, May 16th. Pimlico Race Course normally hosts the second leg of the Triple Crown but due to major construction in an effort to update the old track the race has been moved to neighboring Laurel Park. The Preakness, until recently, determines if a Triple Crown will be on the line in the Belmont Stakes three weeks later- again this year being held at Saratoga. There won’t be … Continue reading A Few Morsels Of Preakness Knowledge

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Belmont Stakes, Churchill Downs, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Laurel Park, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Saratoga, Triple Crown, Women In Racing

GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness

The 2026 Kentucky Derby winner GOLDEN TEMPO will not compete in the May 16th Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prepare the stone-cold closer for the June 6th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. “We are looking forward to pointing him toward the Belmont Stakes and are excited for what lies ahead with this very special horse” DeVaux said in a … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness

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GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters

GOLDEN TEMPLE, with Jose Ortiz aboard went last to first down the stretch to win the 152 edition of the Kentucky Derby. At odds of 23-1 the Cherie Devaux trained colt took the 5 million dollar Run for the Roses in exciting fashion as he got up from 17 lengths back to beat fan favorite RENEGADE– rode by Irad Ortiz Jr.– Jose’s older brother. With … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters

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Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part III)

Today the Daily Racing Blog takes a look at the final six entrants in the 2026 Kentucky Derby. And there has been yet another scratch in the Run for the Roses as FULLEFFORT will not go on Saturday and will be replaced by OCELLI. 15. EMERGING MARKET [ML 15-1] Jockey: Flavien Prat. Trainer: Chad Brown. Enters with just two starts under his belt and no Derby … Continue reading Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part III)

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Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part II)

Today the Daily Racing Blog brings you the second portion of the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby– horses 8 through 14. There has been one defection since Monday as SILENT TACTIC has been scratched due to a foot bruise. That means first alternate GREAT WHITE is in and he will be profiled on Friday. 8. SO HAPPY [ML 15-1] Jockey: Mike Smith. Trainer: Mark Glatt. … Continue reading Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part II)

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Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part I)

The most exciting two minutes in sports is upon us. Saturday is the 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby. As has been the norm is the past couple decades there will be a full field of 20 horses running for the honor of wearing the horseshoe-wreath of roses With that in mind, the Daily Racing Blog will look at this year’s field on three separate … Continue reading Who Wins The Kentucky Derby? (Part I)

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Post Position Matters In The Derby

Kentucky Derby Post Positions are scheduled to be randomly assigned tomorrow afternoon (4/25), but their influence on the outcome of the race is far from arbitrary. The Kentucky Derby has used a starting gate since 1930 and actually (when necessary), it has used two gates. If the field was larger than 14 entrants, an auxiliary gate would be used and could accommodate up to six additional … Continue reading Post Position Matters In The Derby

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Churchill Downs, Coffee, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Lifestyle, Saratoga

Get Out Of The Gate Quickly With Some Kentucky Derby Coffee

As you are all very much aware, the 2026 edition of the Kentucky Derby is a mere 10 days away- Saturday May 2nd. That said, it’s certainly not too early to begin planning for your Derby weekend. On the morning of the Kentucky Oaks or Derby why not begin your day with some wonderful gourmet coffee from Saratoga Cool Beans? More specifically how about a cup of My Old Kentucky Home. It truly … Continue reading Get Out Of The Gate Quickly With Some Kentucky Derby Coffee

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Kentucky Derby Headwear

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is less than 2 weeks away. Horse racing enthusiasts around the world are preparing for the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. And, for many of these fan’s part of their prepping includes choosing the appropriate hat for the Run for the Roses. It doesn’t matter if Derby fans will be at Churchill Downs or a Kentucky Derby watch party, their outfits should include some sort of headwear. You can’t think … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Headwear

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Who Wins The Oaklawn Handicap?

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is two weeks away and while most handicappers are focusing in on the first Saturday in May there is a race this Saturday that is worthy of their attention. The $1,250,000-dollar Oaklawn Handicap at Oaklawn Park feels like a throwback race in a bygone era when true horse racing heavyweights of the handicap/older male division would meet regularly in feature Stakes across … Continue reading Who Wins The Oaklawn Handicap?

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