Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule of races that offer qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve heads south this Saturday to Tampa Bay Downs, which hosts the $400,000, Grade 2 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby.
March 1, 2025, could turn out to be one of the most important racing dates of the year after trio of 3-year-olds enjoyed breakout performances Saturday that very likely punched their tickets to the 2025 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Locked announced his presence with authority in the older male division with a runaway victory in the the
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Having won the Grade 2 $300,000 DK Horse San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park on nine past occasions, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's presence was unmistakable with three starters in the 1 1/16-mile March 1 prep race on the Road to the
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