Kentucky Derby News

March 4, 2013
No Future Surprise: 'All Others' Edges Verrazano, Surging Vyjack in Derby Futures 2
The second of three betting pools in Churchill Downs Racetrack’s 2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”) concluded with few surprises when wagering closed early Sunday evening with a strong favorite in the “All Others”...
March 4, 2013
Mott's Flashy Gray Edges 'All Others', Champion Beholder and Unlimited Budget in Oaks Futures
Flashy Gray, a winner of two of three career races for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott but untested in top level competition, emerged as a somewhat surprising fans’ choice over the “All Others” (#24) betting interest, reigning 2-year-old...
March 3, 2013
'All Others', Verrazano Top Derby Futures, Vyjack Gains
There was no change in the top two positions on Churchill Downs Racetrack’s odds board after the second day of betting in Pool 2 of the 2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”), but odds on unbeaten Vyjack (#23) dipped after his impressive...
March 3, 2013
Unlimited Budget, Champ Beholder Top Oaks Future Pool With One Day To Go
After two days of betting in Churchill Downs’ 2013 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”), unbeaten Unlimited Budget (#23), reigning 2-year-old filly champion Beholder (#1) and the popular “All Others” (#24) wagering interest...
March 2, 2013
Verrazano Narrow Individual Choice, But 'All Others' Favored On Opening Day of Derby Futures 2
The first day of betting in Churchill Downs Racetrack’s (CDRT) second Kentucky Derby Future Wager (“KDFW”) pool of 2013 was highlighted by expected strong support for unbeaten Verrazano (#22, 10-1) and other 3-year-old stars, but the...
February 28, 2013
'Road to Kentucky Derby' Championship Series Continues With Saturday's Gotham
Overanalyze, who nosed out Normandy Invasion to win the Remsen (Grade II), will make his 3-year-old debut and break outside 11 other sophomores in Saturday’s $400,000 Gotham (GIII), which continues the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” Championship...
February 27, 2013
Six Pletcher Stars, Five Baffert Hopes Top Pool 2 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Five-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher lost a major contender for the 2013 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) when the impressive Violence suffered a career-ending injury last weekend, but Pletcher’s barn remains so...
February 27, 2013
Champion Beholder, Array of Rising Stars Head 2013 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
Churchill Downs Racetrack’s only Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (“KOFW”) betting pool for 2013 features reigning 2-year-old filly champion Beholder; major stakes winners Dreaming of Julia, Executiveprivilege and Live Lively and an array...
February 22, 2013
TwinSpires.com Offers $1-Million Top Prize in Road to the Derby Contest -- Starts Saturday, Feb. 23
TwinSpires.com, the official advance-deposit wagering service for Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN), is offering its players an opportunity to turn $20 into a $1-million prize by betting the Kentucky Derby preps and the Triple Crown with TwinSpires.com.
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February 21, 2013
'Road to Kentucky Derby' Championship Series Begins with Fountain of Youth, Risen Star
Over the next 10 weeks, compelling drama will be plentiful as the new “Kentucky Derby Championship Series” begins in earnest and horses attempt to earn their way into the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands beginning with Saturday’s...

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