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The Kentucky Derby: “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports”
“This Kentucky Derby, whatever it is—a race, an emotion, a turbulence, an explosion—is one of the most beautiful and violent and satisfying things I have ever experienced.”
—John Steinbeck
On the first Saturday of May, all eyes turn to Churchill Downs racetrack for the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown. This guide prepares you for Kentucky Derby Day, linking to best sources for race history and traditions, race coverage, travel advice and party-throwing tips, as well as where to bet the Kentucky Derby.
—John Steinbeck
On the first Saturday of May, all eyes turn to Churchill Downs racetrack for the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown. This guide prepares you for Kentucky Derby Day, linking to best sources for race history and traditions, race coverage, travel advice and party-throwing tips, as well as where to bet the Kentucky Derby.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory and Traditions of the Kentucky Derby
Held annually since 1875, the Kentucky Derby is rich in history and colorful tradition. This ... read more »
Kentucky Derby News and Handicapping Information
Whether you're an experienced handicapper or a casual fan just trying to learn who's running this year, you'll find helpful news and handicapping resources in this section.
Insights for Kentucky Derby News and Handicapping Information
- Visit the official Web site of the Kentucky Derby for profiles of each contending horse, which includes a look at past races, pedigree information and biographies of the connections.
- Visit findingDulcinea’s Kentucky Derby page for news about of the race, profiles of trainers and a tutorial on picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby.
Top Sites for Kentucky Derby News and Handicapping Information
For Web sites ...
The Daily Racing Form
is the most popular choice for bettors planning their wagering strategies. Its Derby section includes news stories, analysis and chats from its racing experts and “Derby Watch,” a weekly look at the progress of Derby contenders. A subscription is required to access all of DRF's analysis and handicapping data, but Derby past performances are available with free registration.
The Blood-Horse's
Triple Crown Mania features extensive video coverage, including a weekly "Target Louisville" show dedicated to the Derby. TCM also includes recaps of Derby prep races and profiles of contending horses with links to news stories. Be sure to visit Blood-Horse's “Blog Stable,” which includes one focused on the Triple Crown.
The Thoroughbred Times
has a "Road to the Triple Crown" section that looks at contending horses; the site also explains dosage and how it applies to this year's Derby. In addition, there's a video detailing the history of the Triple Crown.
For a news aggregator ...
Equidaily
is the single best source of horse racing news on the Internet, providing links to the top horse racing stories from newspapers around the world.
Betting on the Kentucky Derby
Find out how and where to bet on the Derby and other races on Saturday. read more »
Attending the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is an all-day party for everyone, from the big shots in Millionaire's Row to the ... read more »
Throwing a Kentucky Derby Viewing Party
You don't have to be at Churchill Downs to party on Derby Day. This section will help you plan the ... read more »
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