In 2010, the Kentucky Derby is on May 1, the Preakness on May 15, and the Belmont on June 5. You may also want to check the Triple Crown section for info that pertains to all three races.
2010 Kentucky Derby Contenders - It's that time again! Here is my first list of early Derby contenders with photos and profiles. I will update this as needed, so expect a lot of changes between now and May 1st. Updated!
2010 Triple Crown Trail - Check out the schedule for all the major preps leading to the 2010 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. This will be updated weekly with results posted for the races. Updated!
Experimental Free Handicap - Ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2009 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2010 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 12-14, March 5-7, and March 26-28 with both exacta and win wagering. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 5-7 with win wagering only.
Mine That Bird upsets in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) - He rallied from last to win by 6 3/4 lengths in the slop over Pioneerof the Nile and Musket Man while favorite Friesan Fire was 18th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
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!
Road to the Roses Fantasy Challenge - Pick your stable and win prizes in Churchill Downs' Road to the Roses Fantasy Challenge. Should be updated for 2010 soon.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2009 - 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. 2010 book should be similar with updates reflecting the 2009 runnings.
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.
2009 Recap - all 2009 Triple Crown articles including results and photos for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Preakness, and Belmont.
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. Since they haven't updated for 2010 yet, you can find Churchill's 2009 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. So far general admission for Oaks and Derby days, Infield Club, Marquee Village, and Infield Suites are 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.
TARC - Louisville's transit service with details about their shuttle to the Derby which is a great bargain and the easiest way to get to the track on Derby day. They will post info about this in April.
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 Rental Experts - Offers homes for rent during Kentucky Derby week in Louisville.
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. Still has 2009 info, should be updated to 2010 soon.
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
