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Key Takeaways from a Huge Derby Prep Weekend

Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from a huge weekend of Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races that featured the $800,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, the $750,000

What’s in a (Race) Name? The Man Behind the Derby

There is no horse race more iconic in the United States than the Kentucky Derby, a race that has been contested every year without a miss since 1875. Held at Churchill Downs, the prestigious race serves as the first leg of the Triple Crown and is often considered to be the one race that everyone involved in the sport would like to win.

But where did the Kentucky Derby get its famous name? The “Kentucky” part is obvious; Churchill Downs is located in Louisville, Ky. But what about the “Derby”?

Rock Your World Impressive in Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Win

Trainer John Sadler took an unusual all-turf route to prep Rock Your World for the $750,000 Grade 1 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby April 3.

Bourbonic Wins Wood Memorial in 72-1 Upset

A year ago at this time, Aqueduct Racetrack was closed due to the pandemic and no one knew when, or if, there would be a 2020 Triple Crown.

The mood was considerable different April 3 when the Grade 2 Wood Memorial Presented by Resorts World Casino returned from a one-year hiatus.

Yes, there were masks affixed and vaccine cards were a badge of honor.

Champion Essential Quality Edges Highly Motivated in Blue Grass Thriller

Like Nyquist and Seattle Slew before him, Godolphin's Essential Quality heads to Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs as an Eclipse Award-winning juvenile champion with an unblemished re

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