Kentucky Derby 151
Chruchill Downs, May 3, 2025
Preakness 150
Pimlico Race Course, May 17, 2025
Belmont Stakes157
Saratoga, June 7, 2025
Triple Crown news and notes
Pay Billy scores in Federico Tesio Stakes
Pay Billy won his second consecutive stake – and possibly punched his ticket to the Preakness – with a win in Laurel’s Federico Tesio Saturday.
Preakness: Two spots on line this weekend
Berths in the Preakness Stakes starting gate are on the line in this weekend’s Tesio at Laurel and Bathhouse Row at Oaklawn Park.
River Thames to skip Derby, point to Preakness
River Thames, recently third in the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes, will skip the Kentucky Derby and point instead to the Preakness Stakes May 17.
2025 Kentucky Derby Points Top 5
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnham Square | 130 | Ian Wilkes |
| 2 | Sandman | 129 | Mark Casse |
| 3 | Journalism | 122.5 | Michael McCarthy |
| 4 | Rodriguez | 121.25 | Bob Baffert |
| 5 | Tiztastic | 119 | Steve Asmussen |
Triple Crown news and notes
Lexington duo Gosger, Bracket Buster eye Preakness
Gosger and Bracket Buster, who ran one-two in the Lexington Stakes Saturday at Keeneland, may target the Preakness for their next start.
Derby Trail: Picture coming into focus
With Saturday’s Lexington Stakes in the books, all of the races on the Kentucky Derby trail are complete, and who might run comes into focus.
Triple Crown: Lexington Stakes picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Lexington Stakes with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 20-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Nik Juarez looks to pin down Derby dreams
Wrestler-turned-jockey Nik Juarez, a long way from his rebellious youth in Maryland, is expected to ride American Promise in the Kentucky Derby.
Derby Trail: Burnham Square in time in Blue Grass
Burnham Square surged late to win Tuesday’s Blue Grass Stakes, securing 100 Kentucky Derby points and assuring himself a spot in the big race.
Five added as late Triple Crown nominees
Five runners, including one who won at Charles Town and another with two wins at Laurel, have been added as late nominees to the Triple Crown.
Derby trail: Journalism soars to Derby berth
Journalism scored in the Santa Anita Derby to headline a busy day of 100-point Kentucky Derby prep races.
Triple Crown: Santa Anita Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Wood Memorial picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Arkansas Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Derby runner Sandman arrives at Churchill Downs
Sandman, rallying winner of the Arkansas Derby last weekend, arrived at Churchill Downs this morning to train for the Kentucky Derby.
Derby trail: Tappan Street, Sandman punch tickets
Tappan Street and Sandman secured their spots in the Kentucky Derby with triumphs in the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby.
Triple Crown: Arkansas Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Arkansas Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Florida Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Florida Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Jeff Ruby Steaks picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Jeff Ruby Steaks with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Louisiana Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Louisiana Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
