In Dubai, Japan's Wonder Dean Earns Kentucky Derby Bid
Wonder Dean chased down favorite Six Speed to win the UAE Derby (G2) March 28 in Dubai, continuing Japan's domination of the race and earning entry to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby Bids on Offer in Dubai and Japan
The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.
Kentucky Derby Hopes at Stake in Arkansas Derby
For the connections of the eight likely starters in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 28 at Oaklawn Park, the race in one way, shape, or form will determine whether their 3-year-old will be running in the May 2…
Bob's California-Kentucky Split Really No Surprise
This week's On Racing reflects on the recent headline news that trainer Bob Baffert will be splitting his stable to base a string in Kentucky.
Incredibolt to Train Up to Kentucky Derby
After winning the Virginia Derby March 14 and earning enough points to qualify for the Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Riley Mott said that plans call for Incredibolt to train up to the Derby rather than run another prep.
Plutarch Off Kentucky Derby Trail
Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) winner Plutarch is off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, per Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, Churchill Downs publicity announced Feb. 25.
Tapit Trice's First Foals Arrive in Kentucky, New York
Stonegate Stables reported the most recent foal, a filly out of Pharoah's Fortune. Another filly bred by Little Rose Farm out of San Pantaleo was born Feb. 1 in Kentucky.
Labwah Dominates UAE Oaks, a Kentucky Oaks Points Race
Labwah, enjoying a stretch out in distance, won the Feb. 20 UAE Oaks (G3) convincingly enough to have her connections needing to choose between the Kentucky Oaks (G1) or the UAE Derby (G2), a steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Euro/Mideast Road to Kentucky Derby Resumes in Dubai
The reformatted Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Dubai Feb. 20 but without Six Speed, the colt making the most noise this season at Meydan Racecourse, leaving the race wide open.
$20 Million in Awards to Kentucky Breeders in 2025
Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming is proud to announce that $20 million in awards is on the way to breeders participating in the Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders' Incentive Fund in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of the program