KENTUCKY DERBY – Medina Spirit
PREAKNESS STAKES – Rombauer
BELMONT STAKES – Essential Quality
LATEST NEWS

“A great ride” as Mindframe could cap 40 years of breeding
Maryland-bred Mindframe’s short career so far makes him feel like an overnight success, but he’s the result of 40 years of work for breeder Larry Johnson.

Belmont Stakes 2024 horse-by-horse analysis and picks
Saturday’s Belmont Stakes sees Derby winner Mystik Dan square off against Preakness winner Seize the Grey and more. Our ‘capper has Belmont picks and analysis.
PREAKNESS ENTRIES
- Simplification (6-1)
- Creative Minister (10-1)
- Fenwick (50-1)
- Secret Oath (9-2)
- Early Voting (7-2)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Armagnac (12-1)
- Epicenter (6-5)
- Skippylongstocking (20-1)
PREAKNESS NEWS
Like magic, Mage takes Kentucky Derby
The lightly raced Mage parlayed a perfect setup and a deft ride by jockey Javier Castellano into a Kentucky Derby triumph.
For Two Phil’s, long journey from Colonial to Kentucky Derby
Two Phil’s broke his maiden last summer at Colonial Downs. The last horse to win there as a 2-year-old and then start in the Kentucky Derby was…
Experts’ Kentucky Derby picks
Scratches have taken their toll on the Kentucky Derby, but our experts are still happy to share their Derby picks. Who will wear the roses? Read on.
Experts’ Kentucky Derby undercard stakes picks
Today’s Kentucky Derby day card has plenty of stakes action before the big race. We asked our experts to share their selections.
Forte, morning line favorite, scratched from Kentucky Derby
Forte, the morning line favorite, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby by the state veterinarian because of a bruised right foot.
Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby
Skinner, third in the Santa Anita Derby, has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of an elevated temperature, his trainer said.
Continuar scratched from Kentucky Derby
Continuar, one of three Japanese entrants to the Kentucky Derby, will scratch, his trainer said, the third recent Derby defection.
Lord Miles out of Kentucky Derby, trainer suspended
Kentucky state stewards ordered Lord Miles scratched from the Kentucky Derby Thursday afternoon, and Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr.
Off the Pace: The, err… less good Kentucky Derby winners
Lots of folks opine on which Kentucky Derby winners were best. Mike Valiante headed in the other direction to see what he could learn.