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

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tiztastic looks to improve on his 3-1-2 record with a win at the Kentucky Derby / Hodges Photography/Amanda Hodges Weir The excitement around Tiztastic is at an all-time high following his ultra ...