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For the sake of transparency
An explanation as to why the Kentucky Derby/Trakus post was hidden from view.
Kentucky Derby 2014
Kentucky Derby 2014: The Aftermath
What do we know now?
California Chrome? California Gold! Derby Gold.
California Chrome came, saw, and kicked ass.
Derby analysis from Predicteform
A look at this year's Derby from our friends over at Predicteform.
Derby analysis from Predicteform
A look at this year's Derby from our friends over at Predicteform.
Kentucky Derby Staff Picks
It's time for the Derby Day Staff Picks! Guaranteed (not guaranteed) to make you money (no money).
Derby Day Open Thread
Derby day is here!
Oaks/Derby Double Will Pays
The will pays for the Oaks/Derby Double, along with the current odds for the 2014 Kentucky Derby after early advance wagering.
The Bourbon Thread
It's time to talk about your favorite corn-based, barrel-aged distilled spirit from the Bluegrass.
Hoppertunity Scratched from Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert cites "foot bruise". Colt is fine, but headed to Rood & Riddle for full work up just to be safe. Pablo Del Monte draws in.
Fox Hill Farm | Churchill's lack of respect for a legend of racing
Sadly, not all is sunshine and lollipops at Churchill Downs this week. Along with the issues at the Fair Grounds, the recent takout hike at Churchill, and now issues with treatment of legendary jockey Ron Turcotte, CDN is putting on a clinic of bad PR. I'm not sure if Churchill Downs is just incredibly tone deaf, ignorant, or just plain doesn't care (probably the most likely cause), but this incident doesn't help their already suspect (at best) image with a lot of racing fans.
2014 Kentucky Derby: Post times, TV, wagering menu
The race schedule, post times, TV coverage, and wagering menu for the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Derby Entries & Odds; Hoppertunity scratched
The field is set for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3rd.
Derby Draw Open Thread
The draw is today, if you haven't heard.
Derby Contenders: General a Rod
He's dueled with Wildcat Red all winter and spring. Now General a Rod has to try and beat his rivals and the best three-year-old colts in the country.
Pedigree Profile: General a Rod
Can he win? Heck, can he beat Wildcat Red?
Derby Contenders: Tapiture
Our look at the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby turns to Tapiture, winner of the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn this spring.
Derby Contenders: Chitu
Our look at the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby tuns to Sunland Derby winner Chitu.
Derby Contenders: Ride On Curlin
Our look at the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby turns to Ride On Curlin.
Pedigree Profile: Ride on Curlin
Does Billy Gowan have himself a Derby winner?
Derby Contenders: We Miss Artie
I'd pay good money to see Ken Ramsey give a victory speech in the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby.
Pedigree Profile: Wildcat Red
Can he get the distance? Can he win the Derby from the front?
Derby Contenders: Wildcat Red
Wildcat Red has never finished worse than second in seven career races. Can he continue his excellent run of form in the 2014 Kentucky Derby?
Welcome to Derby Week 2014
Yes, it's Derby week. No, I don't know who I'm picking... yet.
Derby Contenders: Intense Holiday
Our look at the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby turns to Risen Star winner Intense Holiday.
Pedigree Profile: Samraat
(NY) doesn't equal second rate anymore.
Derby Contenders: Hoppertunity
Our look at the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby turns to Rebel Stakes winner Hoppertunity.
Pedigree Profile: Hoppertunity
He's got a chance, folks.
Pedigree Profile: Danza
Who? is the boss, that is.
Derby Contenders: Danza
He won the Arkansas Derby at odd of 41/1 and now Danza and Todd Pletcher look to shock the racing world against at the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
Derby Contenders: Samraat
A winner of five races in six starts, New York bred Samraat carries the hopes of the Empire State into the 2014 Kentucky Derby.
Derby Contenders: Wicked Strong
Our series on the contenders for the 2014 Kentucky Derby turns to Wicked Strong, winner of the Wood Memorial.
Pedigree Profile: Wicked Strong
Can he get the distance?