Horse Racing

2023 Kentucky Derby Field 2023 Kentucky Derby Field The field of the 2023 Kentucky Derby shortly after the start. Date: 05/08/2023 Here is the entire field for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs during the post parade. The weather was ideal with cloudy skies and a race time temperature of

Verifying to the lead first time past the Spires through fractions of 22.35, 45.73, and 1:10.11 while pressed by 11-1 Kingsbarns and stalked by 14-1 Reincarnate and 10-1 fourth choice Two Phil’s. Turning for home, Verifying tired badly allowing Two Phil’s to inherit the lead through 1 mile in 1:36.06. 15-1 Mage, 16th place and

Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), away since a 12 1/4-length maiden romp on the stretch out at Fair Grounds Mar. 4, stamped himself as one to watch on the sophomore scene going forward–and a ‘TDN Rising Star’–as he easily handled a strong-looking group of runners in the race following the GI Kentucky Derby. The grey was

Mage captured the 149th Kentucky Derby. (Sam Mallon/Getty Images) A brilliant performance by Mage at the Kentucky Derby ended a disturbing and chaotic week at Churchill Downs on a high note. Two Phil’s finished in the place position, with Angel of Empire showing for third. Mage finished in 2:01.57. Early in the race, Reincarnate and

Katherine Terrell, ESPN Staff WriterMay 5, 2023, 01:20 PM ET Close Covered the NFL since 2013 Previously covered the Saints for the Times-Picayune and The Athletic Bengals beat writer for ESPN from 2016-19 You have questions about the 2023 Kentucky Derby? We’ve got answers. When, where and how to watch the Kentucky Derby The 149th

Anita Marks May 5, 2023, 01:21 PM ET The 149th Kentucky Derby is Saturday with 20 of the best athletes in the world facing off in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. They have been bred for speed and distance, trained since birth by the best in the world. For them, this moment

Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. on Thursday after two of his horses suddenly died this week ahead of the Kentucky Derby. As a result, the Joseph-trained Lord Miles was scratched from Saturday’s race. Two of Joseph’s horses, Parents Pride and Chasing Artie, died this week at Churchill Downs. “Given the unexplained sudden deaths,

2023 Kentucky Derby Photos 2023 Kentucky Derby Photos Kingsbarn under the Twin Spires on Wednesday morning. Date: 5/03/2023 Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs was less busy during the exclusive Oaks/Derby session, as several Kentucky Derby horses who had timed works recently stayed in the barn. Conditions were chilly for Derby week with a fast main

4:30 PM ET ESPN.com staff The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Forte, trained by Todd Fletcher, opened as the 3-1 morning line favorite to win the Derby leaving from the 15 post after Derby post positions were released Monday. Tapit Trice has the second

Derma Sotogake is one of 20 horses scheduled to line up for the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The field is set for the 149th Kentucky Derby, with Forte (3-1), trained by Todd Pletcher, listed as the early favorite to win. Other notables include Tapit Trice (5-1), also trained by Pletcher, and Angel

2023 Kentucky Derby Track Notes 2023 Kentucky Derby Track Notes Kentucky Derby Poll Who will win the 2023 Kentucky Derby? Date: 4/30/2023 All days: 4/24, 4/25, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29, 4/30 Sunday morning at Churchill Downs wasn’t as busy, but there was still one timed works for the Kentucky Derby horses along with some gallops,

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), recorded his third victory in-a-row at Oaklawn Park on Saturday afternoon and his first stakes win for the Heiligbrodts. After a debut second Apr. 13 at Keeneland, the bay colt was third May 5 at Churchill Downs in the Kentucky Juvenile S. Taking a break, he returned to action in Hot Springs

9:26 AM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wild On Ice is out of the Kentucky Derby after injuring his left hind leg following a workout Thursday morning at Churchill Downs. The withdrawal allows Santa Anita Derby third-place runner Skinner into the 20-horse field for the 149th Derby on May 6. Wild On Ice was

2023 Kentucky Derby Track Notes 2023 Kentucky Derby Track Notes Kentucky Derby Poll Who will win the 2023 Kentucky Derby? Date: 4/26/2023 All days: 4/24, 4/25, 4/26 Wednesday had four works, three for the Derby and one for the Oaks, during the exclusive 7:30-7:45am training session for Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses. Video for this

by Jessica Martini & Christina Bossinakis OCALA, FL – The Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training opened Tuesday with a session that produced figures nearly identical to the auction’s 2022 opening session. “It was a good start to the sale,” said OBS Director of Sales Tod Wojciechowski. “A lot of horses

6:22 AM ET Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian jockey Dean Holland died as a result of injuries suffered in a fall during a race in regional Victoria state Monday, Racing Victoria said. Holland was 34. The state’s horse racing authority said Holland was one of two jockeys thrown from their horses in the opening

The only 5-year-old facing a field of younger fillies, Frost Point (Frosted) proved age is just a number with a come-from-behind effort to win her first graded stakes in the GIII Baird Doubledogdare S. at Keeneland Friday. Last seen rolling to a 6 1/4-length win in gate-to-wire fashion in the Heavenly Prize Invitational at Aqueduct

9:51 AM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs is planning a series of celebrations and fan experiences leading up to the milestone 150th Kentucky Derby in May 2024. The track rolled out a new website on Wednesday that included the official Kentucky Derby 150 logo. Horse racing’s marquee event for 3-year-old thoroughbreds is