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[H2] 153rd Kentucky Derby

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[IMG: Always A Runner wins the 152nd Kentucky Oaks (Photo by Doug Beigie)]

[H2] 152nd Kentucky Oaks Winner: Always A Runner
[H3] Congratulations Always a Runner on winning the 152nd Kentucky Oaks!
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[H2]  152nd Kentucky Derby Winner: Golden Tempo
[H3] Congratulations Golden Tempo on winning the 152nd Kentucky Derby!
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[IMG: Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby (Photo by Doug Beigie)]

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[H3] PLAN YOUR DERBY

Whether you are in the stands, at a party or at home, plan accordingly to enjoy the Run for the Roses on the first Saturday in May.

[H4] DERBY WEEK EVENTS

Plan your visit to witness The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, the Kentucky Derby, by attending Derby Week which has individual themed racing days that highlight the best in style, racing, traditions and Kentucky.

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May 13, 2026

[H3]

Study Guide: 2026 Preakness Stakes

Two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (G1), Laurel Park in Maryland is hosting the second leg of the Triple Crown: Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1).

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Wagering

May 13, 2026

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Study Guide: 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes

A field of 10 three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles at Laurel Park in Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2).

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May 13, 2026

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Study Guide: 2026 Preakness Stakes

Two weeks after the Kentucky Derby (G1), Laurel Park in Maryland is hosting the second leg of the Triple Crown: Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1).

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May 13, 2026

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Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Preakness Stakes

A full field of 14 three-year-old horses will travel 1 3/16 miles over the Laurel Park dirt surface in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1).

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Features

May 22, 2026

[IMG: Roman Brother after capturing the 1965 Jockey Club Gold Cup (Photo by Coglianese Photos)]

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Kentucky Derby Lucky Loser – Roman Brother (1964)

Affectionately dubbed the “Mighty Mite” by fans of his era, Roman Brother proved that greatness cannot be measured by physical stature alone.

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May 22, 2026

[IMG: Napoleon Solo was back to his brilliant best in the Preakness (Photo by Horsephotos.com)]

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Inside the Kentucky Derby Podcast | Memorial Weekend Preview

Napoleon Solo Delivers in the Preakness — And the Summer Season Takes Shape at Churchill Downs
On this Memorial Day weekend edition of Inside Churchill Downs, Kevin Kirstein and Darren Rogers recap a pivotal Preakness Stakes and look ahead to a loaded...

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Kentucky Derby Power Rankings

May 21, 2026

[IMG: Always A Runner wins the 152nd Kentucky Oaks (Photo by Doug Beigie)]

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Kentucky Oaks Power Rankings: Looking Forward

As we did last week for the males, this week’s Power Rankings looks at how the race for the Eclipse Award for three-year-old fillies might pan out in the wake of the Kentucky Oaks.

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Expert picks

May 20, 2026

[IMG: One Magic Philly wins at Keeneland.]

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Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Winning Colors Stakes

A very talented field of eight fillies and mares will run six furlongs on the dirt at Churchill Downs in the $250,000 Winning Colors (G3) on Memorial Day.

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Derby News

May 18, 2026

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Did you know: Road to Kentucky Derby veterans win in Europe, Japan

Horses that we saw in last fall’s points races have recently added to their resumes, including a pair of English and French classic winners.

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Derby News

May 16, 2026

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Napoleon Solo conquers Preakness

Brilliant in last fall’s Champagne (G1) but subpar in his preps this spring, Napoleon Solo returned to top form in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1).

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Expert picks

May 16, 2026

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Live 2026 Preakness Stakes: Expert Picks, Latest Odds, and Betting Tips for Laurel Park

Welcome to our live 2026 Preakness Stakes coverage, your ultimate source for real-time odds, expert picks, and complete field analysis.

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Podcast

May 15, 2026

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Inside the Kentucky Derby -- Preakness Stakes Preview

The Kentucky Derby may be known as the most exciting two minutes in sports, but for racing fans, it is also the starting point of a larger story. It's time for the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Join KK and Darren Rogers to preview the Second...

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Pedigree fun facts

May 14, 2026

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Pedigree fun facts: 2026 Preakness

Although Curlin’s Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning son, Golden Tempo, is not in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), the Hall of Famer and top sire still factors in the pedigrees of a trio of notable contenders.

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Kentucky Derby Power Rankings

May 13, 2026

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Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Who will be the 2026 Champion?

The Kentucky Derby (G1) may be over, but the race for overall three-year-old honors is only just getting started.

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[H1] Kentucky Derby Horses & Contenders Leaderboard

To earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, horses will need to earn points in the designated Road to the Derby races.

[H2] 2025–2026 Horse Leaderboard: The Road to the Kentucky Derby
The 2025–2026 Horse Leaderboard tracks Kentucky Derby contenders as they earn points through designated prep races around the world. Use the leaderboard to follow each horse’s standing, compare points and earnings, place bets on specific horses, and explore horse profiles to learn more about the runners shaping the path to the Kentucky Derby. Find more performance data on TwinSpires.
Get more information about the three paths to the Kentucky Derby and how horses earn a spot at the starting gate here.

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Renegade

Robert & Lawana L. Low & Repole Stable (Mike Repole)

Todd A. Pletcher

4-1

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[IMG: Renegade wins the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.]

OWNER Robert & Lawana L. Low & Repole Stable (Mike Repole)

TRAINER Todd A. Pletcher

JOCKEY Irad Ortiz Jr.

BREEDER Robert Low & Lawana Low

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Irad Ortiz Jr.

EARNINGS $1,002,500

TOTAL POINTS 125

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Albus

Pin Oak Stud (Dana Bernhard)

Riley Mott

30-1

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[IMG: Albus wins the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.]

OWNER Pin Oak Stud (Dana Bernhard)

TRAINER Riley Mott

JOCKEY Manny Franco

BREEDER Susan Casner

SEX Colt

COLOR Dark Bay or Brown

JOCKEY Manny Franco

EARNINGS $400,000

TOTAL POINTS 100

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Intrepido

Dutch Girl Holdings LLC (Michele Arthur) & Irving Ventures LLC (Ruben Isla)

Jeff Mullins

50-1

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[IMG: Intrepido wins the American Pharoah at Santa Anita.]

OWNER Dutch Girl Holdings LLC (Michele Arthur) & Irving Ventures LLC (Ruben Isla)

TRAINER Jeff Mullins

JOCKEY Berrios, Hector Isaac

BREEDER Sierra Fria Farm, LLC

SEX Ridgling

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Berrios, Hector Isaac

EARNINGS $290,000

TOTAL POINTS 38

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Litmus Test

SF Racing, LLC (Gavin Murphy), Starlight Racing (Jack Wolf, et al.), Madaket Stables, LLC (Sol Kumin), Stonestreet Stables, LLC (Barbara Banke), Bashor Racing, LLC (Dianne Bashor), Determined Stables (Matt Dorman), Golconda Stable (Ben Goldberg), Waves Edge Capital, LLC (W. Gregg Slager) and Catherine Donovan

Bob Baffert

50-1

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[IMG: Litmus Test breaks maiden at Del Mar.]

OWNER SF Racing, LLC (Gavin Murphy), Starlight Racing (Jack Wolf, et al.), Madaket Stables, LLC (Sol Kumin), Stonestreet Stables, LLC (Barbara Banke), Bashor Racing, LLC (Dianne Bashor), Determined Stables (Matt Dorman), Golconda Stable (Ben Goldberg), Waves Edge Capital, LLC (W. Gregg Slager) and Catherine Donovan

TRAINER Bob Baffert

JOCKEY Martin Garcia

BREEDER Machmer Hall

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Martin Garcia

EARNINGS $429,688

TOTAL POINTS 34

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Right to Party

Chester Broman Sr.

Kenneth G. McPeek

SCR

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[IMG: Right to Party]

OWNER Chester Broman Sr.

TRAINER Kenneth G. McPeek

JOCKEY Chris Elliott

BREEDER Tony Holmes & Timothy C. Thornton

SEX Colt

COLOR Chestnut

JOCKEY Chris Elliott

EARNINGS $176,000

TOTAL POINTS 65

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Commandment

Wathnan Racing (Tameem Binhamad KH H All-Thani)

Brad H. Cox

6-1

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[IMG: Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.]

OWNER Wathnan Racing (Tameem Binhamad KH H All-Thani)

TRAINER Brad H. Cox

JOCKEY Luis Saez

BREEDER Lee Pokoik

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Luis Saez

EARNINGS $943,020

TOTAL POINTS 150

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Danon Bourbon

Danox Co. Ltd.

Manabu Ikezoe

20-1

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OWNER Danox Co. Ltd.

TRAINER Manabu Ikezoe

JOCKEY Atsuya Nishimura

BREEDER Blue Heaven Farm

SEX Colt

COLOR Dark Bay

JOCKEY Atsuya Nishimura

EARNINGS $221,246

TOTAL POINTS 40

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So Happy

Norman Stables LLC (Robbie Norman) & Saints or Sinners (Hans & Ana Maron)

Mark Glatt

15-1

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[IMG: So Happy wins the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita]

OWNER Norman Stables LLC (Robbie Norman) & Saints or Sinners (Hans & Ana Maron)

TRAINER Mark Glatt

JOCKEY Mike Smith

BREEDER Leverett S. Miller

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Mike Smith

EARNINGS $444,000

TOTAL POINTS 115

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The Puma

OGMA Investments, LLC (Gustavo Delgado), JR Ranch (Jose Aguirre), High Step Racing, LLC (Randy Guy), TCC Stables, LLC (Michael A. Iavarone) and Bruce Zoldan

Gustavo Delgado

SCR

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[IMG: The Puma wins the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs.]

OWNER OGMA Investments, LLC (Gustavo Delgado), JR Ranch (Jose Aguirre), High Step Racing, LLC (Randy Guy), TCC Stables, LLC (Michael A. Iavarone) and Bruce Zoldan

TRAINER Gustavo Delgado

JOCKEY Javier Castellano

BREEDER Hidden Brook Farm & Brian Kahn

SEX Colt

COLOR Chestnut

JOCKEY Javier Castellano

EARNINGS $428,000

TOTAL POINTS 106

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Wonder Dean (JPN)

Yoshinari Yamamoto

Daisuke Takayanagi

30-1

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OWNER Yoshinari Yamamoto

TRAINER Daisuke Takayanagi

JOCKEY Ryusei Sakai

BREEDER Yoshinari Yamamoto

SEX Colt

COLOR Dark Bay

JOCKEY Ryusei Sakai

EARNINGS $725,172

TOTAL POINTS 106

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Incredibolt

Pin Oak Stud LLC (Dana Bernhard)

Riley Mott

20-1

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[IMG: Incredibolt wins the Street Sense at Churchill Downs]

OWNER Pin Oak Stud LLC (Dana Bernhard)

TRAINER Riley Mott

JOCKEY Jaime Torres

BREEDER Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM

SEX Colt

COLOR Dark Bay or Brown

JOCKEY Jaime Torres

EARNINGS $424,570

TOTAL POINTS 60

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Chief Wallabee

Michael & Katherine G. Ball

William I. Mott

8-1

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[IMG: Chief Wallabee (Photo by Coglianese Photos)]

OWNER Michael & Katherine G. Ball

TRAINER William I. Mott

JOCKEY Junior Alvarado

BREEDER Mike Ball & Katherine Ball

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Junior Alvarado

EARNINGS $175,800

TOTAL POINTS 50

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Silent Tactic

John C. Oxley

Mark E. Casse

SCR

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[IMG: Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park.]

OWNER John C. Oxley

TRAINER Mark E. Casse

JOCKEY Cristian Torres

BREEDER Don Alberto Corporation

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Cristian Torres

EARNINGS $1,020,130

TOTAL POINTS 100

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Potente

Speedway Stables LLC (Peter Fluor & K.C. Weiner)

Bob Baffert

20-1

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[IMG: Potente wins the San Felipe at Santa Anita.]

OWNER Speedway Stables LLC (Peter Fluor & K.C. Weiner)

TRAINER Bob Baffert

JOCKEY Juan Hernandez

BREEDER Pam & Martin Wygod

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Juan Hernandez

EARNINGS $220,000

TOTAL POINTS 100

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Emerging Market

Klaravich Stables, Inc. (Seth Klarman)

Chad C. Brown

15-1

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[IMG: Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds.]

OWNER Klaravich Stables, Inc. (Seth Klarman)

TRAINER Chad C. Brown

JOCKEY Prat, Flavien

BREEDER Stoneriggs Farm

SEX Colt

COLOR Chestnut

JOCKEY Prat, Flavien

EARNINGS $600,000

TOTAL POINTS 100

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Pavlovian

Reddam Racing LLC (J. Paul Reddam)

Doug F. O'Neill

30-1

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[IMG: Pavlovian and Express Kid match strides to the wire in the Sunland Park Derby]

OWNER Reddam Racing LLC (J. Paul Reddam)

TRAINER Doug F. O'Neill

JOCKEY Edwin Maldonado

BREEDER Reddam Racing, LLC

SEX Colt

COLOR Gray or Roan

JOCKEY Edwin Maldonado

EARNINGS $527,000

TOTAL POINTS 70

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Six Speed

Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type Thoroughbreds (Jake Ballis), Steve Adkisson, Swinbank Stables (Reagan Swinbank)

Bhupat Seemar

50-1

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[IMG: Six Speed had the gears to dominate the UAE 2000 Guineas]

OWNER Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type Thoroughbreds (Jake Ballis), Steve Adkisson, Swinbank Stables (Reagan Swinbank)

TRAINER Bhupat Seemar

JOCKEY Brian Hernandez Jr.

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay or Brown

JOCKEY Brian Hernandez Jr.

EARNINGS $314,366

TOTAL POINTS 80

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Further Ado

Spendthrift Farm LLC (Eric P. Gustavson)

Brad H. Cox

6-1

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[IMG: Further Ado wins the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs.]

OWNER Spendthrift Farm LLC (Eric P. Gustavson)

TRAINER Brad H. Cox

JOCKEY John Velazquez

BREEDER John C. Oxley

SEX Colt

COLOR Chestnut

JOCKEY John Velazquez

EARNINGS $1,068,095

TOTAL POINTS 135

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Golden Tempo

Phipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito) & St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola)

Cherie DeVaux

30-1

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[IMG: Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds.]

OWNER Phipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito) & St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola)

TRAINER Cherie DeVaux

JOCKEY Jose Ortiz

BREEDER Phipps Stable & St. Elias Stables, LLC

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Jose Ortiz

EARNINGS $300,000

TOTAL POINTS 60

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Fulleffort

St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola) and Starlight Racing (Jack Wolf, et al.)

Brad H. Cox

SCR

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[IMG: Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park.]

OWNER St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola) and Starlight Racing (Jack Wolf, et al.)

TRAINER Brad H. Cox

JOCKEY Ortiz Jr., Irad

BREEDER Athens Woods LLC

SEX Colt

COLOR Gray or Roan

JOCKEY Ortiz Jr., Irad

EARNINGS $507,900

TOTAL POINTS 110

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Great White

Three Chimneys Farm (Goncalo B. Torrealba) & John Ennis

John Ennis

50-1

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[IMG: Great White wins the Gary L Wilfert Memorial at Turfway Park.]

OWNER Three Chimneys Farm (Goncalo B. Torrealba) & John Ennis

TRAINER John Ennis

JOCKEY Achard, Alex

BREEDER Stud TNT, LLC

SEX Gelding

COLOR Gray or Roan

JOCKEY Achard, Alex

EARNINGS $144,003

TOTAL POINTS 30

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Ocelli

Ashley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front Page Equestrian LLC (Kevin Page)

D. Whitworth Beckman

50-1

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[IMG: Ocelli trains for the Kentucky Derby 2026 (Photo by Horsephotos.com/Rickelle Nelson)]

OWNER Ashley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front Page Equestrian LLC (Kevin Page)

TRAINER D. Whitworth Beckman

JOCKEY Joe Ramos

BREEDER Rosedown Racing Stables, LLC

SEX Colt

COLOR Bay

JOCKEY Joe Ramos

EARNINGS $80,200

TOTAL POINTS 25

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Robusta

Calumet Farm (Brad Kelley)

Doug F. O'Neill

50-1

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[IMG: Robusta wins at Santa Anita.]

OWNER Calumet Farm (Brad Kelley)

TRAINER Doug F. O'Neill

JOCKEY Cristian Torres

BREEDER Calumet Farm

SEX Colt

COLOR Dark Bay or Brown

JOCKEY Cristian Torres

EARNINGS $40,500

TOTAL POINTS 25

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[H2] Have You Picked Your Kentucky Derby Horses Yet?

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Learn more on what bets you can make on the Kentucky Derby

Placing a bet on the Kentucky Derby is a fun way to have a rooting interest in the outcome, even if you don’t know much about the sport. But learning a few nuances of handicapping horse races will elevate your enjoyment of the Derby to a new level.

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How do our Wagering Experts see it?

Learn how to bet on the Kentucky Derby with tips from our racing experts.

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Predict the winner with a Future Wager

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers allow racing fans to bet on potential contenders in the Derby and Oaks before the races’ final entrants are determined.

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[IMG: Sovereignty with jockey Junior Alvarado up in the Kentucky Derby winners circle.]
Sovereignty with jockey Junior Alvarado up in the Kentucky Derby winners circle.
[H2] What is the Road to the Kentucky Derby?
Each year, 20 Thoroughbred horses have a once in a lifetime chance to run in the Kentucky Derby. The Road to the Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, is a series of races where the top five horses in each race earn points. The 18 horses with the most points will get a spot in the starting gate for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, which will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
There are three paths to the Kentucky Derby: the American Road, the Japan Road, and the European/Middle East Road. The Derby prep races start in September and go through mid-April. T

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[H3] DERBY AT HOME RECIPES
CAFÉ aims to inspire hosts to bring the same high-quality culinary standards found at Churchill Downs to their own home parties. For further race-day inspiration, CAFÉ and Churchill Downs have partnered with Caroline Chambers – a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and culinary content creator – to curate a ‘Kentucky Derby At-home’ menu. Combining her recipe expertise and the power of her CAFÉ appliances, Caroline’s ‘Kentucky Derby At-home’ recipes pair Derby traditions with easy, yet creative twists, so fans can seamlessly infuse their home celebrations with signature flavors of the racetrack.
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[H3] Mint Julep Garden Bar

[H3] Benedictine Chicken Salad Sandwiches

[H3] Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail

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[H3] Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders with Honey Dijonaise

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[H2] BRING THE KENTUCKY DERBY TO YOUR KITCHEN

[H3] RECIPES
Bring the spirit of Churchill Downs to your home with flavors inspired by the Kentucky Derby 152 on-site menu. Whether you're hosting a Derby Day gathering or enjoying the race solo, our official Derby recipes make it easy to savor Southern flavors from the comfort of your kitchen. From the iconic Mint Julep to bold, race-day dishes, these recipes bring the excitement of the Run for the Roses® straight to your table.

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[H3] Char-Grilled Short Ribs with Pomegranate & Fennel

[H3] Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken with Roasted Peach Chutney

[H3] Brown Sugar Glazed Roasted Carrots & Dill Sorghum Butter

[H3] Ancient Grains Pilaf

[H3] Pretzel Board

[H3] Caprese Sandwich on Focaccia

[H3] Green Goddess Pasta Salad

[H3] Farmstand Vegetables & Assorted Dips

[H3] Kale Salad with Cider Sorghum Vinaigrette

[H3] Old Forester Mint Julep

[H3] Oaks Lily®

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[H3] Woodford Reserve Classic Mint Julep

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[H3] Churchill Downs Teams Up with CAFÉ

CAFÉ curates customizable appliances that lets you reflect your personal style. Derby at Home Ambassador Caroline Chamber’s kitchen complements her everyday life, whether cooking, spending time with her family, or hosting a party.

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Have programs delivered to your home! Churchill Downs will create and print the official event program to be delivered to your home by prior to the Kentucky Derby.

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[H3] 152nd Kentucky Derby Onsite Menu Revealed: A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Race Day Experience

Discover the official onsite menu for the 152nd Kentucky Derby® at Churchill Downs, featuring short ribs, Kentucky BBQ shrimp, Mint Juleps and more.

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[H3] Five Tips for Hosting an Epic Kentucky Derby Party

If you can't make it to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby, the next best option is celebrating and cheering on the horses at home.

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[H3] How to Host the Ultimate Kentucky Derby At Home Party in 2026

Churchill Downs Partners with CAFÉ™ and Leading Tastemakers to Elevate Derby Day Everywhere

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