By Richard Rosenblatt The storyline was just about the same in every one of the stakes races at Kentucky Downs on a soggy Saturday: $4.80, $5.80, $5.60, $13.60, and $8. You get the drift. Favorites …

By US Racing Team As expected, the Breeders’ Cup announced that no spectators will attend racing’s championship weekend at Keeneland on Nov. 6-7, but the track in Lexington, Kentucky will again host the event in …

By Richard Rosenblatt If you love turf races, you’re probably well aware this weekend will be a bettor’s paradise, with Breeders’ Cup berths on the line in Kentucky and Europe. Toss in a few stars …

By Mike Farrell Fear not dear hearts, top-flight racing and major stakes remain on the immediate horizon even though Saratoga, Del Mar and Churchill Downs wrapped up last weekend. A case in point: the Woodbine …

By Richard Rosenblatt Flavien Prat by one; Irad Ortiz, Jr. by one. From Del Mar to Saratoga, the summer season ended on Labor Day (Sept. 7), and the race for leading jockey at each meet …

By Ray Wallin I get all kinds of emails and messages on social media from US Racing’s readers. I get folks that love to share memories of their favorite moment in racing history. I have …

By Noel Michaels High stakes turf racing has returned to Kentucky Downs, but you’ll have only six days over two weeks to get in on the racing and wagering at the turf-only oasis located near …

By John Furgele If I owned Atlanta, I would never run her in mares-only races again. For some reason, seeing boys behind the starting gate brings out the best in the 5-year old trotting sensation …

By Richard Rosenblatt Bob Baffert showed up for his first Kentucky Derby (G1) in 1996 with a horse named Cavonnier, winner of the Santa Anita Derby four weeks earlier and given a solid chance to …

By Mike Farrell The pandemic-delayed Kentucky Derby (G1) finally arrived. Racing fans and handicappers can now debate whether it was worth the wait. Before delving into the race specifics, let’s note that the day was …

By US Racing Team Thousand Words is just fine. It’s Bob Baffert’s assistant trainer who had the biggest issue before the Kentucky Derby (G1). Jimmy Barnes, Baffert’s longtime assistant, suffered a broken arm, according to …

By Richard Rosenblatt Moments after one of his horses was scratched from the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a tearful Bob Baffert was on his way to winner’s circle after his other entry, Authentic, outkicked …

By Jenny Kellner Good call. A week ago, Rushie was withdrawn from Kentucky Derby (G1) consideration in favor of the $500,000 Pat Day Mile (G2) on the Derby undercard on Saturday. Rushing past leaders Vertical …

Kentucky Derby Trophy History Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner. History is unclear if a trophy was presented in …

2020 Kentucky Derby Weather and Conditions Today’s Weather and conditions for the 2020 Kentucky Derby race. Forecast at Churchill downs. This year, for the Covid-19 Delayed Kentucky Derby, the weather in Louisville is expected to …