Triple Crown news and notes
Road to Kentucky Derby, Oaks to go through New Kent
The road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks will make stops in New Kent in 2025, when the Virginia Derby and Oaks become points races.
Dornoch springs Belmont Stakes upset
Dornoch sprung the big upset in the Belmont Stakes Saturday while the lightly raced Maryland-bred Mindframe ran a big second.
Experts’ Belmont Stakes undercard stakes picks
Today’s Belmont Stakes day card has plenty of stakes action before the big race. We asked our experts to share their selections.
Kentucky Derby Top Five
| Finish | Horse | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystik Dan | Ken McPeek | Brian Hernandez, Jr. |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | Chad Brown | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 3 | Forever Young | Yoshito Yahagi | Ryusei Sakai |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | Brad Cox | Flavien Prat |
| 5 | T O Password | Daisuke Takayanagi | Kazushi Kimura |
Triple Crown news and notes
Experts’ Belmont Stakes picks
It’s Belmont Stakes day at Saratoga! Who’ll win the big race? How to make sense of it? We asked our experts.
Belmont could be “great experience” for Antiquarian
Centennial Farms made history when Julie Krone piloted their Colonial Affair to a Belmont win. They’re back Saturday with Antiquarian.
“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.
VIDEO: Meet the Midlantic-breds of Belmont Stakes weekend
Let’s meet the Midlantic-breds racing in stakes at Saratoga Friday and Saturday, including Maryland-breds, PA-breds, and Jersey-breds in action.
Mindframe bidding to be third Md-bred Belmont winner
The undefeated Mindrame is the second choice on the morning line in his bid to become the third Maryland-bred Belmont Stakes winner.
Fierceness favored in early Kentucky Derby wagering
Fiercenss remained the favorite in early Kentucky Derby wagering, while Sierra Leone and Forever Young also were taking strong play
Experts’ Kentucky Derby picks
It’ll be a 20-horse cavalry charge in the Kentucky Derby. Who’ll win? How to make sense of it? We asked our experts.
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.
Kentucky Oaks picks and analysis
We provide picks and analysis for the stakes on this afternoon’s Kentucky Oaks card at Churchill Downs.
Fierceness installed as Kentucky Derby favorite
Florida Derby winner and two-year-old champion Fierceness has been installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
Triple Crown: Preakness tickets punched?
Three weekend stakes offered the winners Preakness Stakes berths and thus could have Triple Crown implications.
Triple Crown: Lexington Stakes picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into the next stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby, with Lexington Stakes picks for a race set for Saturday at Keeneland.
Triple Crown: Sierra Leone takes Blue Grass
Sierra Leone rallied to win the Blue Grass Stakes and secure his spot in the Kentucky Derby on the last day of major prep races.
Triple Crown: Santa Anita Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into the next stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby, with Blue Grass Stakes picks for a race set for Saturday at Keeneland.
