Kentucky Derby 151
Chruchill Downs, May 3, 2025
Preakness 150
Pimlico Race Course, May 17, 2025
Belmont Stakes157
Saratoga, June 7, 2025
Triple Crown news and notes
Triple Crown: Jeff Ruby Steaks picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Jeff Ruby Steaks with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Louisiana Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Louisiana Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 100-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Derby Trail: John Hancock favored in La. Derby
The road to the Kentucky Derby heats up with the 100-point Louisiana Derby Saturday, in which Sam Davis Stakes winner John Hancock is favored.
2025 Kentucky Derby Points Top 5
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiztastic | 119 | Steve Asmussen |
| 2 | Final Gambit | 100 | Brad Cox |
| 3 | Chunk of Gold | 75 | Ethan West |
| 4 | Coal Battle | 70 | Lonnie Briley |
| 5 | Owen Almighty | 65 | Brian Lynch |
Triple Crown news and notes
Derby Trail: Where we stand after Virginia Derby
Where do we stand following on the Derby trail following Saturday’s Virginia Derby? Here’s what we learned.
American Promise dazzles in Virginia Derby
D. Wayne Lukas has himself another Kentucky Derby horse, as the suddenly mature American Promise blitzed the field in the Virginia Derby.
Triple Crown: Virginia Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Virginia Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Virginia Derby: Blinkers on for Render Judgment
The Ken McPeek-trained Render Judgment will tackle Saturday’s Virginia Derby with blinkers added and adjusted shoeing.
Derby trail: Owen Almighty dominates Tampa Bay Derby
Owen Almighty zipped to the front early and never was challenged en route to an easy win and 50 Kentucky Derby points in Saturday’s Tampa Bay Derby.
Triple Crown: Tampa Bay Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Tampa Bay Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Tampa Bay Derby picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Tampa Bay Derby with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Derby Trail Update: Flood Zone posts Gotham upset
Flood Zone posted a 17-1 upset in the Gotham Stakes to punch a Kentucky Derby ticket on a busy Derby trail Saturday.
Triple Crown: San Felipe Stakes picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s San Felipe with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Gotham Stakes picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Fountain of Youth with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Triple Crown: Fountain of Youth picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into Saturday’s Fountain of Youth with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Derby trail update: Coal Battle punches ticket
Coal Battle rallied to win the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, protecting his spotless record on dirt and earning a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
Triple Crown: Rebel Stakes picks and analysis
Our analyst digs into today’s Rebel Stakes with picks and analysis as the sophs tackle this 50-point to the winner stop on the Triple Crown trail.
Derby Trail update: Comings and goings
Magnitude came and went so fast we barely saw him, while Getaway Car and Caldera threw it down in New Mexico, as we update the Derby trail.
Derby trail update: John Hancock signs on
John Hancock outgamed Owen Almighty to win Saturday’s Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs and put himself in the Kentucky Derby mix.
