With wagering on both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness down versus the prior year, overall US wagering handle was off 4% in May versus 2025.
Ocelli, still a maiden but also the Kentucky Derby show horse, cost just $12,000 as a yearling but could become a classic winner in the Preakness.
The newest Maryland Racing Today podcast features Kentucky Derby and Preakness chatter, plus news and handicapping the Laurel late Pick 5.
Louisiana Derby show horse Golden Tempo rallied outside to win Saturday’s 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Our annual horse-by-horse analysis of the Kentucky Derby returns, 24 horses strong, plus key prep race videos.
One more scratch thins the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Here are the odds as of noontime Saturday.
We asked our experts for their top picks for all of Saturday’s Grade 1 races at Churchill Downs, topped by their Kentucky Derby picks.
With early wagering already underway, here are the updated odds for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
With early wagering already underway, here are the updated odds for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
Arkansas Derby winner Renegade, the 4-1 morning line favorite for the Kentucky Derby, will leave from the rail after today’s draw.