Mystik Dan, last year’s Kentucky Derby winner, headlines Saturday’s Grade 2 Lukas Classic at Churchill Downs against a strong field including Hit Show, Banishing, and Rattle N Roll.
Taken by the Wind dominated the Pocahontas Stakes to lead the Oaks leaderboard, while Spice Runner turned the tables in the Iroquois to open the 2026 Derby trail.
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty dazzled in his late-closing victory at Churchill Downs, but trainer Bill Mott remains uncertain whether the colt will pursue Triple Crown glory in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.
A bold call to reimagine horse racing for a new generation, it's time to embrace youth culture, social connection, and affordability—not just tradition—and revive the Kentucky Derby and the sport at large.
Major longshots have won the Kentucky Derby three years in a row. Will a favorite break the streak in 2025 or will another challenger get in the winner's circle.
Analyzing the top speed figures for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, we explore whether longshot Rodriguez or another underdog could outrun the favorites on race day.
The 2025 Kentucky Derby post draw sets the stage for an intense early speed battle, with a hot pace potentially favoring stalkers and closers down the stretch.
