In 2009, the Kentucky Derby is on May 2, the Preakness on May 16, and the Belmont on June 6. You may also want to check the Triple Crown section for info that pertains to all three races.
Mine That Bird upsets in the 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.
2009 Kentucky Derby Field - A photo of all 19 horses in the race from the post parade, coming back, or during the race with a link to their profile.
More Kentucky Derby photos - 30 more photos from the weekend including LeAnn Rimes singing the national anthem, the Barbaro memorial, and Mine That Bird on Sunday.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Hats - photos of more than 65 different hats from the weekend in just about every color of the rainbow, the more frilly the better!
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 graded stakes on the undercard of the Derby, including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic won by Einstein and the Humana Distaff won by Informed Decision. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 here.
Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 stakes on the undercard of the Oaks, including the Louisville Stakes won by Miss Isella and the American Turf won by Orthodox. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 here.
2009 Kentucky Derby Entries and Post Positions - Post positions, morning line odds, and profiles for the horses entered in the 135th Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 2. A field of 20 was entered with I Want Revenge the favorite at 3-1 and breaking from post 12. UPDATE: Saturday morning I Want Revenge was scratched due to a sore left front ankle.
Analyzing the Top 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.
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - Photos and comments for 12 of the Derby horses plus 2 of the Oaks fillies from the morning works and afternoon paddock schooling. Includes I Want Revenge and Dunkirk.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - Photos and comments for 11 of the Derby horses plus Zenyatta and Oaks entrant Flying Spur from the morning works and afternoon paddock schooling.
Weekend Kentucky Derby Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 14 of the Derby horses plus Rachel Alexandra for the Oaks from Saturday and Sunday morning at Churchill Downs.
Pioneerof the Nile at Churchill Downs - California-based Kentucky Derby favorite Pioneerof the Nile posed at his barn on Friday with his trainer Bob Baffert. His next workout is scheduled for Monday.
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 4/19.
2009 Triple Crown Trail - Check out the schedule for all the major preps leading to the 2009 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown. This will be updated weekly with results posted for the races.
Derby prep race PPs - free from DRF, usually up the day before the race. Also has charts and video afterwards.
Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs. A great new DVD with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
2009 Triple Crown Nominations - 401 horses were nominated by the January 24 early deadline. View the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
2009 Triple Crown Late Nominations - 11 more horses nominated by March 28 for a $6000 fee were announced on April 1st headed by Florida Derby winner Quality Road.
Experimental Free Handicap - Ranks the top 2-year-olds for 2008 and determines the dual qualifiers for the 2009 Kentucky Derby.
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 14.
Injury Report - who is hurt or off the trail from the Road to the Roses contest
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 12-15, March 12-15, and April 2-5. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 12-15.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Two - ran from March 12-15 and is now closed. Get the horses, final odds, and free PPs here for the Derby Future and Exacta plus the Oaks Future
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Three - The final pool for 2009 is now closed. It ran from April 2-5 offered exactas in addition to win wagering. This favorite this time was Wood winner I Want Revenge at 9-2. Get the horses, final odds, exacta will-pays, and free PPs here.
Derby Briefing Book - Top Derby contenders with profiles from the Courier-Journal
Derby Watch - weekly report from DRF with top Beyer figures and where horses are going next
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.
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.
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.
2008 Recap - all 2008 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 - 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. 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.
Kentucky Derby Ticket Application Online - The drawing for 2009 tickets was held in January, but you can try and see if there are any still available. Link for 2010 will be here after the 2009 Derby is over.
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 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
