In 2011, the Kentucky Derby is on May 7, the Preakness on May 21, and the Belmont on June 11. You may also want to check the Triple Crown section for info that pertains to all three races.
Animal Kingdom wins the Kentucky Derby - He was 12th early on but rallied wide in the stretch to win by 2 3/4 lengths over Nehro and Mucho Macho Man in front of a record breaking crowd. Favorite Dialed In finished a disappointing 8th. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
The Kentucky Derby Field - Photos of each of the 19 horses in the post parade for the 137th Kentucky Derby. New!
Kentucky Derby undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Derby day including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Get Stormy and the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Sassy Image. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
Plum Pretty wins the Kentucky Oaks - Plum Pretty just held off St. John's River to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by a head with Zazu in third, while favorite Joyful Victory finished fourth. Get the results, charts, and photos here. New!
Kentucky Oaks undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Oaks day including the La Troienne Stakes (G2) won by Blind Luck and the Alysheba Stakes (G3) won by First Dude. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
2011 Kentucky Derby Entries - A field of 20 was entered for Saturday's Kentucky Derby with 4-1 favorite Dialed In drawing post 8. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here. New!
Thursday Kentucky Derby Workouts - It was a lovely day at Churchill Downs on Thursday. Here are photos and comments for 18 of the Kentucky Derby runners from either the morning workouts or paddock schooling in the afternoon. New!
Tuesday Kentucky Derby Workouts - Photos of some of the horses working at Churchill plus Toby's Corner galloping at Fair Hills. Today he was withdrawn from the Derby due to an injury that showed up after that work. New!
Analyzing the top 2011 Kentucky Derby contenders - My annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. No surprise there is a 3-way tie for top spot this year. New!
Free past performances - from BRISnet (click link by Uncle Mo) for all the top contenders. New!
2011 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of 13 was entered for Friday's Kentucky Oaks with 5-2 favorite Joyful Victory drawing post 1. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here. New!
Derby Contender Graded Stakes Earnings - ranks the top contenders by graded earnings. This is what determines who can get in the starting gate on Derby day. Includes earnings through 5/1.
Injury Report - who is hurt or off the trail from the Road to the Roses contest
2011 Triple Crown Trail - Check out the schedule for all the major preps leading to the 2011 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. This will be updated weekly with results posted for the races. Updated!
Derby Watch - weekly report from DRF with top Beyer figures and where horses are going next
2011 Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 18-20, March 11-13, and April 1-3 with both exacta and win wagering. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 11-13 with also with win and exacta wagering.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 - Wagering is now closed and juvenile champion Uncle Mo was the 3-1 favorite over Florida Derby winner Dialed In at 5-1. Get the horses, closing odds, will-pay amounts, and free past performances here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 - Wagering is now closed and Uncle Mo, who won his 2011 debut on Saturday, is the favorite at 3-1 with the field next at 7-2. In the only Kentucky Oaks Future, Kathmanblu is the favorite at 7-2. Get the horses, final odds, free past performances, and exact will-pay amounts here.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 - Wagering is now closed and the field was the favorite at 2-1 favorite with Uncle Mo next at 7-2. Get the horses, final odds, free past performances, and will-pay prices here.
2011 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Thirteen more thoroughbreds were made eligible for the three Triple Crown races for a fee of $6000 by the late nomination deadline, including Tampa Bay Derby winner Watch Me Go. Any not nominated now will have to pay a huge supplement fee to enter. Check out the list here.
2010 Experimental Free Handicap - This list ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2010 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2011 Kentucky Derby.
2010 Recap - all 2010 Triple Crown articles including results and photos for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Preakness, and Belmont.
Review: Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto. An entertaining and informative account of the history of the track and it's most famous race, the Kentucky Derby, with lots of photos. Definitely recommended.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2011 - by Jim Mazur. Includes lots of stats for all 3 races and explains how to use a system of statistically derived negative angles to eliminate the "bad" picks.
Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs. Includes video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
Review: Betting the Kentucky Derby - How to Wager and Win on America's Biggest Horse Race by Dean Keppler. Breaks the task of handicapping the Derby into easy to understand strategies that any bettor at any level of play can implement and gives strategies for wagering as well.
Kentucky Derby Betting - Tips on how to handicap the Derby from Predict Em! and handicapper Kenneth Strong.
Theories On Picking The Kentucky Derby Winner - a list of many angles people or try to use to pick a Derby winner from dosage to X-factor. Still has 2009 horses but the angles can be used every year.
Why not play the contrarian on Derby Day - From American Turf Monthly for a past Derby, but lots of angles and tips toward the end of the article. Written back in 2000 but still relevant today.
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby - a look at the 39 fillies who have contested the Run for the Roses and how they did. So far there have been 3 wins, 2 seconds, and 5 thirds.
Triple Crown Links - sites that don't just cover the Derby but the Triple Crown as a whole such as ESPN, Blood Horse, Thoroughbred Times, and more. Definitely check these!
Derby Security - We suspect this year will be just as strict with magnetic wanding and searches of all items brought in the track, however they will be allowing coolers back in the infield this year. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate. You can find Churchill's 2011 rules here.
Kentucky Derby Coverage - from Churchill Downs. Include the latest updates on workouts plus news releases and lots of historical info.
Buy Kentucky Derby Tickets Online - Churchill Downs has some tickets for purchase online with the possibility of more becoming available later. General admission for Oaks and Derby days are always available.
Derby Postcards - online Kentucky Derby cards perfect for Derby party invitations or sharing your Derby picks with friends. Includes cards from the 2001-2008 Kentucky Derbies.
10 Fastest Runnings of the Kentucky Derby - There have been some great horses to win the "Run for the Roses" over the years, but here are the 10 fastest in the history of the Kentucky Derby.
Best Kentucky Derby Winners - There have been many great horses to win the Kentucky Derby and many arguments over who is the best. This list uses the criteria of most year end honors won in their 3-year-old season to select the best horses to ever win the Kentucky Derby.
Best Kentucky Derby Winners - The Kentucky Derby is the big prize all owners of 3-year-old thoroughbreds lust after. For a jockey to win this race is the highlight of his career, and only a select few have won this race more than once. Here are those elite jockeys who have won the Kentucky Derby three times or more.
2008 Derby Infield - Because of the over 3 inches of rain on Friday and into Saturday morning, the infield was a muddy and rowdy (as usual) mess. I never tried to go out there, but I did find this collection of photos that illustrates it perfectly.
Derby Party Resources - where to get supplies, food, betting games, and more to throw your own Kentucky Derby party.
Miller Trailways - The official bus provider for Churchill Downs which offers shuttles for the Derby and Oaks from both downtown and remote parking. 2011 details here.
Derby 101 - lots of basic information on the history of the race, handicapping the Kentucky Derby, or travelling there in person.
Derby Archive - a nice collection of photographs from Kinetic Corp., the official photographer and archivist of the Kentucky Derby. You can also purchase photos from them.
Derby Crossword - an interactive online crossword for the Kentucky Derby trivia buff.
Derby Dosage Info - for all the Derby contenders from Steve Roman creator of the Dosage Index.
Derby Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
Dr. Fix-it - an interesting and perhaps shocking article about the late Dr. Alex Harthill by Billy Reed. Did he fixed the results of the Derby for years?
JettSport Store - official licensee for this year's Kentucky Derby poster by artist Linda Le Kinff.
Review: Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide - A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman. This latest edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who collects Derby, Preakness, Belmont, or Breeders' Cup glasses and shots. Photos of everything included!
The Kentucky Derby Jinx - a look at how Breeders' Cup Juvenile runners have done in the Kentucky Derby
DRF Kentucky Derby Special - Lots of good info like past winners preps, contenders, past performances, and latest news.
Kentucky Derby Museum - if you get a chance, visit here and watch the multimedia presentation. Museum was closed due to flood damage in August but expected to reopen after renovations on April 18.
Louisville Weather - from the Weather Channel or if you want to view several different sources, check here.
Mint Juleps - a recipe for the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Check here for the definitive book on the history and various ways of making a mint julep.
MSNBC Horse Racing - lots of Derby news items and special interactive features here
