Category Archives: 2014 Kentucky Derby News

California Chrome pays off at 2014 Kentucky Derby

California Chrome lived up to all the hype in the 2014 Run for the Roses, opening up a clear lead down the stretch at the race and holding off a late surge by longshot Commanding Curve to win the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3. Under bright sunshine, Read Full Story

Kentucky Derby Betting: Field Set!

After months of watching stakes racing, following the points leaderboards and fastidiously monitoring the health of various colts, the field for the 2014 Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs is set. Let’s take a look at who’ll be part of the Run for the Roses on Saturday. Coverage of the race starts at 4 PM ET Read Full Story

Latest Derby News: Cairo Prince Out

Things are getting dicey as we draw closer and closer to the biggest date on the annual horse racing calendar, the Kentucky Derby. Horses, trainers and owners continue to jockey for points and positioning, while a number of others are deciding if they want to go to Churchill Downs – or if they’re even healthy Read Full Story

Latest Derby News: Cairo Prince Out

Things are getting dicey as we draw closer and closer to the biggest date on the annual horse racing calendar, the Kentucky Derby. Horses, trainers and owners continue to jockey for points and positioning, while a number of others are deciding if they want to go to Churchill Downs – or if they’re even healthy Read Full Story

Borel to Ride Ride On Curlin at Derby

What we’re seeing, at least in terms of the latest news and Kentucky Derby odds, is a clearer picture of the horses that have already racked up enough points to qualify for the big day at Churchill Downs. With the race just weeks away, now’s the time to find out all you can about the Read Full Story

Wicked Strong Running for Boston, Albano Out of Kentucky Derby Contenders

We’re now just weeks away from the biggest and most exciting date on the horse racing calendar – the 2014 Kentucky Derby, to be run at Churchill Downs. And, as we’ve seen in years past, the lead-up to the Derby is proving to be nearly as exciting as the big race. A number of colts Read Full Story

Constitution and Vicar’s In Trouble Book Their Derby Spots

With the big race drawing closer and closer, the latest Kentucky Derby betting news is shifting from who might qualify for the field to who’s clinched their spots. With that in mind, let’s take a look at which ponies will be in the mix for the annual Run for the Roses. Constitution and Vicar’s In Read Full Story

Honor Code Out, See Who’s In for 2014 Kentucky Derby

As we draw closer and closer to the annual Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, it’s becoming apparent that the rigors of the Kentucky Derby stakes season is beginning to take its toll. A number of quality colts have pulled up lame, and like in the case of one particular pre-Derby favorite, have been Read Full Story

Big Points Up for Grabs at Rebel and Other Kentucky Derby News

The annual Run for the Roses continues to draw closer, which means each stakes race gets more and more important in terms of stockpiling points for Churchill Downs positioning. Recently, the always-popular $600,000 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park was run. There were 50-20-10-5 points up for grabs to the top four finishers. This race has Read Full Story

Cairo Prince Favored On Latest Kentucky Derby Odds

Four months is an eternity in thoroughbred racing. For proof of that look at the rise of Cairo Prince, the current Kentucky Derby betting favorite for May’s 140th Run for the Roses at storied Churchill Downs. The Pool 1 Kentucky Derby online horse odds were released in late November 2013 and Cairo Prince was a Read Full Story