Big Brown romps in the 2008 Kentucky Derby - He went off the 2.40-1 favorite and drew off to win by 4 3/4 lengths over the filly Eight Belles with Denis of Cork third. Sadly Eight Belles broke down after the race. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Kentucky Derby Undercard Results and Photos - There were 5 other stakes on Derby day including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Einstein. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
More Derby Day Photos - 22 more photos including Curlin on the red carpet, more from the Derby, plus Big Brown on Sunday. New!
Kentucky Oaks Results and Photos - Favorite Proud Spell won by 5 lengths in the slop with Little Belle second and Pure Clan third. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Results and Photos - There were 5 other stakes on Oaks day including the Louisville Stakes (G2) won by Ginger Punch. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 15 Derby horses and 7 Oaks fillies, both in the morning and some schooling in the afternoon.
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. New!
2008 Kentucky Derby Entries and Post Positions - A field of 20 was entered with Big Brown in post #20 set as the favorite at 3-1. Get the entries, post positions, and morning line odds here!
Analyzing the Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner.
2008 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of 12 was entered headlined by trainer Larry Jones filly Proud Spell. Get the entries, odds, and post positions here.
Derby Contender Graded Stakes Earnings - ranks the top contenders by graded earnings through April 27. This is what determines who can get in the starting gate on Derby day. This is the final list since there are no more graded preps left Updated!
2008 Triple Crown Trail - major prep races with results updated weekly. All the preps are over now and all results are posted.
2008 Triple Crown Late Nominations - 10 horses were nominated by the March 29 late deadline for $6000, including two fillies. View the list here.
2008 Triple Crown Nominations - 449 horses were nominated by the January 19 early deadline. View the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for both the
Oaks and Derby on February 7-10, March 6-9, and April 3-6.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Three - Pool 3 is now closed. The favorite was Big Brown at 3-1 with Pyro next at 5-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and free past performances here.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Two - Pool 2 is now closed and the favorite for the Derby was Pyro at 4-1 while Country Star was the favorite for the Oaks at 5-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and free past performances here.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool One - Pool 1 is now closed and the field was the favorite for the Derby at 3-1 while Indian Blessing is the favorite for the Oaks at 4-1. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Street Sense wins the 2007 Kentucky Derby - He finally broke the Breeders' Cup Juvenile jinx to become the first horse to win both races. Hard Spun was second after setting the pace most of the way and Curlin was third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Rags to Riches wins the 2007 Kentucky Oaks - She romped by 4 1/4 lengths as the heavy favorite with fellow Todd Pletcher trainee Octave second. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Data Track facts - all kinds of statistics for all the Derby contenders from the Courier-Journal database. Searchable by name, trainer, sire, and more to help with your handicapping.
Derby Watch - weekly report from DRF with top Beyer figures and where horses are going next
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. New!
Future Book Odds - Future book odds from various sources plus the official future bet from Churchill Downs
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 - This year will be just as strict as the last five and will also include magnetic wand searches of all patrons. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate. The latest info on this from Churchill Downs is here.
Kentucky Derby Coverage - from Churchill Downs. Include the latest updates on workouts plus news releases and lots of historical info.
Road to the Roses Fantasy Challenge - Pick your stable and win prizes in Churchill Downs' Road to the Roses Fantasy Challenge. First scoring race was on February 17.
Kentucky Derby Ticket Application Online - The deadline for 2008 was 9/1/2007, but you can apply for next year in mid-May. Info will be on this page when it is 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.
2007 Recap - all 2007 Triple Crown articles including results and photos for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, Preakness, and Belmont.
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 triva 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.
DerbyStats.com - a service that will send you over 150 stats for each horse in the Kentucky Derby for a $10 fee. They have last year's stats up as a sample to view.
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 Misha Lenn.
Review: Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide - A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman. This new 2008 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
Life Magazine Classic Derby Photos - a collection of 9 photos from the Kentucky Derby that appeared in Life Magazine in the 1940's to 1960's
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
