The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky Derby

Newgate wins the Robert B. Lewis Stakes in an all-Bob Baffert race

There was never a question that trainer Bob Baffert would have a horse win Saturday's Grade 3 $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita since he trained all four in the embarrassingly small field. The only question was which one would cross the finish line first.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 5, 2023

Saturday’s Kentucky Derby preps: Points on line in Holy Bull but not in ‘Baffert Stakes’

The Kentucky Derby is officially on the horizon.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Art Collector runs down Defunded to win $3 million Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Art Collector made his way into the mainstream of horse racing after winning the Blue Grass Stakes in 2020. He was creating buzz heading into the Kentucky Derby, which was being run on Sept. 5 because of the pandemic. Then a minor foot injury sidelined him…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 29, 2023

Breeders' Cup Classic will determine Flightline's place in racing history

A horse named Flightline might be the most dominant competitor currently in any sport. Of course, because it's horse racing, the average sports fan likely has no idea who he is and what his mark on sports history might be. The name recognition might get a little bump Saturday when…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022

Cave Rock dominates American Pharoah Stakes as Bob Baffert sweeps top four spots

The road to the Kentucky Derby always seems to go through Bob Baffert, but rarely after a race like this. But first, there is the added issue that the hall of fame trainer is not eligible to run in the Derby.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 9, 2022

Jerry Zezima: The carousel stakes

When it comes to horsing around, I am a champion with my granddaughters. And I recently proved it on a carousel in a photo finish with Chloe and Lilly, who accompanied me to the winner’s circle in our very own version of the Kentucky Derby.

Tribune News Service · Sep 2, 2022

Epicenter breezes to win Travers Stakes at Saratoga, besting Rich Strike

Epicenter was thought to be the best 3-year-old in the country since before the Kentucky Derby, but something always seemed to get in the way of earning that title. That all changed Saturday when the Steve Asmussen-trained colt easily won the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in…

Los Angeles Times · Aug 28, 2022

Bob Baffert returns to Santa Anita Park after suspension expires

Trainer Bob Baffert woke up at 5 a.m. Sunday, much earlier than he has been getting up the last 90 days. He wanted to go back to a job he has enjoyed and excelled at for more than four decades.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2022

Mo Donegal wins the Belmont Stakes; Rich Strike finishes off the pace

Sometimes the bettors have it right. The morning linemaker liked We the People. The dreamers liked Rich Strike, the longshot winner of the Kentucky Derby. The sentimentalists looked toward the only filly in the race, Nest.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 11, 2022

2022 Belmont Stakes: Mo Donegal wins Belmont Stakes in Kentucky Derby rematch with Rich Strike

Mo Donegal aced the test of champions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2022