Bone structure and musculature also help. The ligaments and tendons in their hind legs act like springs, Farmer said, helping ...

Into Mischief never participated in a Triple Crown race, but he's cracked the code in what it takes to become a Derby ...

When you figure in racetrack conditions, traffic issues, weather and post positions, there is more than just speed that goes into the making of a Kentucky Derby ... Two-year-old champion Citizen ...

Gray and roan horses have always been a fascinating anomaly in horse racing. While they are not uncommon in the equine world, their presence in the Kentucky Derby is a rare occurrence. In fact, only ...

Secretariat is widely considered the greatest racehorse in American history, as he holds the all-time record for fastest Kentucky Derby at 1:59.40 in 1973 and cruised to the Triple Crown with wins ...

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set to capture global attention on May 3, 2025, as twenty of the world’s most promising three-year-old thoroughbreds line up at Churchill Downs. As always, ...

Dam: Virginia Key is the daughter of Distorted Humor who is best-known for siring 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion Funny Cide. Jockey Luis Saez will be seeking his first trip to the ...

Starting gates No. 5 and No. 20 have had the best luck at the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with each lane producing 10 champions each, the most among all starting gates. Always Dreaming ...

The stallion has sired 13 horses that have raced in the Kentucky Derby ... with all the right traits on paper to reproduce Derby contenders, has underperformed relative to expectations while ...