In The Know
Post Times | View PageWhen Do the Races Take Place? Post times for the horse racing schedules on Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks race days are posted a week prior to the Kentucky Derby. There are 10 - 11 races run each day on Derby Weekend. The first race of the day is typically run around 11am and the subsequent races are stagge... More about Post Times |
Previous Winners (Watch the Race) | View PageAnimal Kingdom Wins the 137th Running of the Kentucky Derby! "It's a dream come true for all of us" Winning Jockey, John Velazquez Saturday, May 7, 2011: Team Valor International’s Animal Kingdom, ridden by John Velazquez, was a longshot at 20-1 odds but ran past Nehro in mid-stretch and pulled away to a ... More about Previous Winners (Watch the Race) |
Insights By Tom Leach | View PageInsights by Tom Leach Two-time winner of the prestigious Eclipse Award for excellence in coverage of Thoroughbred racing, Kentucky Derby broadcaster, Tom Leach, reports for Derby Experiences! Visit this page closer to the race to see Tom unveil the latest betting strategies in horse racing and his picks for the... More about Insights By Tom Leach |
Derby and Oaks Contenders | View PageWho Are the Contenders? At around three months prior to the race, a list of Kentucky Derby contenders is released, so stay tuned! To be the first to know, sign up for our newsletter, The Thoroughbred. For updates on the contenders, and timely news from Churchill Downs, "Like Us" on facebook and "Follow Us&q... More about Derby and Oaks Contenders |
