Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1): Golden Tempo
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve
Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve
After becoming the first woman to capture the Kentucky Derby (G1) as a trainer, Cherie DeVaux may be the one who sparks dreams of girls and women thinking about becoming involved in horse racing.
Fans arriving at Churchill Downs for racing on Kentucky Derby Day should prepare for cool weather, with high temperatures expected to be in the mid- to upper-50s. Cloudy skies will eventually give way to the sun appearing in midafternoon.
Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner and Florida Derby (G1) runner-up The Puma has been scratched from the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs because of what his connections say is leg swelling caused by a skin infection.
Churchill Downs media follows up on the runners from the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Attacking the leaders with a relentless wide bid on the outside in the stretch, Always a Runner remained unbeaten in three starts by wearing down Meaning to win the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Cool temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s will greet fans when they arrive for Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs for the eight-hour, 13-race card that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Trainer Brad Cox has one of his best chances to secure a satisfying Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph this year when he runs Commandment and Further Ado.
Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1).