The Kentucky Derby jockeys riding in this year’s race are starting to take shape with most booked for the expected runners. With this in mind, we thought we’d take a deeper look at the ‘Churchill Downs Class of 2024’ – including the pilots with the best records and those making their Run For The …
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As the build-up towards the 150th running of the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 4, one of the smart ways to try and find the Churchill Downs winner is to look back at the best Kentucky Derby prep races. The Road to the Kentucky Derby is paved with broken dreams and hopefuls all …
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As most US horse racing fans will know the Run For The Roses is always run in early May, but just what time is the Kentucky Derby this year and what is the actual date of the biggest horse race in America? We answer these questions below, plus also showcase the Kentucky Derby race time …
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Horse racing fans are gearing up for 2024 Kentucky Derby horses strutting their stuff at Churchill Downs on Saturday May 4, with the first leg of the Triple Crown hitting a milestone this year with its 150th renewal. At this stage it’s a tight betting heat with the Chad Brown-trained Sierra Leone and the Todd …
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Speaking to Kentucky Derby Betting Sites, Willie Mullins’ assistant trainer David Casey has explained what makes his boss tick after yet another hugely successful season for the Closutton maestro ahead of the Punchestown Festival this week. Powerhouse trainer Mullins secured a historic British and Irish Champion Trainers’ title this season – the first to achieve …
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With the 2024 Kentucky Derby this weekend the ticket prices to get into Churchill Downs are always a hot topic with costs ranging from $275 right up to $135,000 for a private suite. But just how do these ticket prices compare to some of the other big horse races around the world? How Much Does …
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US horse racing fans are getting excited by the day as the 150th edition of the Run For The Roses is fast-approaching, but just which horse is the Kentucky Derby favorite 2024 for the first leg of the US Triple Crown? Fierceness Is The 2024 Kentucky Derby Favorite The Todd Pletcher barn have won the …
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Forever Young is the horse from Japan carrying their big Kentucky Derby hope in 2024 as the unbeaten star from the Far East looks to ruffle a few US feathers and become the first Japanese horse to win the first leg of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs on May 4. The Japan Road To …
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The 150th renewal of the ‘Run For The Roses’ on Saturday May 4 has seen the 2024 Kentucky Derby purse increase to $5,000,000, with the winning horse now banking a cool $3,100,000 in prize money – up 66% from 2023. Kentucky Derby Purse Boosted To $5m For 150th Running US horse racing owners eyeing up …
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