#Derby Day

It's North London derby day again. Arsenal will be hoping to return to winning ways after their 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, when they travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15. Spurs' stuttering form has continued post-World Cup, with Antonio Conte's side winning two, drawing one and losing one of their four fixtures. There is…

They could only scrape together a field of four for Saturday's GII Mother Goose S. at Belmont Park, run two weeks after they had a field of four in the GI Acorn S. Saturday's third race at Belmont fared no better. Only four went in the Wild Applause S., and three of them were trained by Chad Brown. And it isn't just a NYRA problem. The number of…

Michael "The Wizard'' Kipness has been a professional horse racing handicapper since 1986. The Las Vegas resident analyzes the 20-horse field for Saturday's 148th Kentucky Derby, designating each horse as a contender or a pretender. Visit Wizardraceandsports.com for his full card selections and wagering strategies for Oaks Day (13 races) and Derby…

But the road hasn't always been clear for one of Newmarket's most popular residents, speedbumps and obstacles needing to be overcome in much the same way Chapple-Hyam has battled with his mental health for a number of years. While Frankie Dettori was treating the Epsom crowd to a flying dismount following Authorized's brilliant Derby rout in 2007,…

Sunday afternoon's north London derby sees Spurs and Arsenal square off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the two sides chasing alternate targets in the second half of the season. Tottenham have spluttered and failed to kick into gear throughout the season but remain close enough to the clubs eyeing up Champions League qualification. However, the…

This year's thoroughbred lineup in the Kentucky Derby is almost at the starting gate, just as COVID-19 restrictions for crowd interactions continue to loosen slightly. If you're planning a small, outdoor fête to celebrate Derby Day, could anything be more chic than a menu that's as colorful as Jockey silks, but still delicious, and healthy? Hold on…

An in-form Manchester United host city rivals Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend, in a keenly-anticipated derby that will gauge the progress the Red Devils have made under head coach Erik Ten Hag. Manchester United vs Manchester City will be played at Old Trafford on Saturday 14 January 2023, with kick-off scheduled for: United head…

Chelsea suffered more misery at Fulham on Thursday night and I'm struggling to see how Graham Potter rides out this rough period for much longer. The Blues host Crystal Palace on Sunday and it's getting to the stage where I'm expecting those in charge to lose patience. Quite simply, it's the amount of money that's been spent - and that is harsh on…

There is a feeling of optimism at Old Trafford again. Off the pitch, the unpopular Glazer family have confirmed that they are looking to sell the club. Manchester United fans will not want to jump from the frying pan to the fire, but the departure of the current regime would undoubtedly give the club a better chance of fulfilling its vast…

Kentucky, well known for its picturesque rolling Bluegrass and signature libation (bourbon!), is perhaps most famous for hosting one of the greatest parties of the year: the Kentucky Derby. If you can't be a part of the Derby experience at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May, there are plenty of ways to bring the…

While Derby Day, on the first Sunday of February, is the official "to be seen and to preen day" at Mahalaxmi, for racing aficionados the build up to the Derby begins a month or so earlier. And that is the traditional running of RR Ruia Gold Cup, where some of the prime contenders to the Indian Derby put to display a heady cocktail of speed and…

Friday's headliner at Keeneland is the $300000 Sycamore S. (G3), which will be run at 1 1/2 miles on the turf as Race 9. An overflow field of 16 has been entered for the ultra-competitive event, which will be the centerpiece of my Daily Double wagers as I will look to capitalize on an especially generous offer from Twin Spires. The " Keeneland…

This content was produced in partnership with Sean Miller. If you are a casual fan of horse racing, you will know the first Saturday in May is for the Kentucky Derby. But that is just the culmination of months worth of qualifying to get into the main race, let alone all the other races on Kentucky Oaks and derby day. That is where we are at now:…

Justify, ridden by jockey Mike Smith, crosses the finish line to win the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. Rob Carr/Getty Images The 145th Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The first event of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, the…

helsea go in search of a much-needed lift on derby day as they make the short trip to face Fulham. Graham Potter's side sit tenth in the table, three points behind Fulham, after a run of just one win in eight Premier League games, leaving their manager under huge pressure so soon into his time in charge. The Blues are on a miserable run away from…

Approachability (left) hits jockey William Buick in the head in the stalls There was a dramatic start to Derby day when "a very bad mistake" meant William Buick's horse ran without him after a rival runner in the next stall struck him in the head. The championship-chasing rider, who bids for a second Derby triumph on Nations Pride, was on board…

Top contenders for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby are listed in order of preference, with comments provided by Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert of The New York Times. Churchill Downs has adopted a points system to determine the Derby field, with points being earned by the top four finishers in designated prep races. The odds are from the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Thousands of spectators are gathered in the infield at Churchill Downs, many not wearing face masks required amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds stood in lines that were not spaced out to use ATMs or buy food. Unlike some Derby tickets this year…

The 145th running of the Grade-1, Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 4, at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the only race in the U.S. with a 20-horse field and it can provide great wagering opportunities for bettors. The favorite has won the run for the roses the last several years, but even with the top choice…

Steve Parkin: owner was left nursing an injury following Last Crusader's win at York Thursday: York Owner Steve Parkin had to grimace through the pain barrier to collect his trophy for the Westow Stakes after his exuberant celebrations cheering on Last Crusader's success left him nursing a suspected torn calf. Last Crusader, who runs in Parkin's…

The year's biggest races are here again and as usual it's a tantalising puzzle, as the best horses from Australia and some of the best stayers from Europe descend on Melbourne. To hopefully help you find your way through the puzzle, here's five horses to follow this spring. Kayo is your ticket to the best sport streaming Live & On-Demand. New to…

Gaassee is Newsboy's tip for the big race of the day, the Sky Bet Ebor. It is a typically competitive renewal, with plenty of Irish-trained runners including Earl Of Tyrone and late gamble Licence William Haggas (right) trained superstar Baaeed (pictured at Goodwood) to win at York earlier in the week - and Newsboy hopes he can add this year's Ebor…

THIS Kentucky Derby punter went viral after a hilarious video showed him fighting to contain himself when landing a winning bet. The bettor knew he could not afford to miss a second of the action from Churchill Downs over the weekend, with the big race being won by 12-1 shot Medina Spirit. And though more than 50000 punters flocked to the…

QUEEN Consort Camilla has effortlessly slipped into the role of the late Queen - after Charles left her in charge of the Royal racing operation. Legendary trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed he spoke to Camilla before Steal A March gave the King a historic first winner over jumps. Queen Elizabeth II was renowned in the sport for her amazing knowledge…

For the first time since 2015, there will be no rain falling on the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs for a Kentucky Derby held on its traditional date in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May. The 2020 Run for the Roses was contested under clear skies and a fast track on Sept. 5, with no fans in the grandstand due to the coronavirus pandemic…

The Derby is finally here as the crown jewel of racing sets off at Epsom Racecourse once again. The winner takes home £909628 but for the one horse that makes it over the line first, it means much more. Out of all the thoroughbred foals around the world, which amounts to nearly 100000, just one of these can win the Derby. This 1m4f race is strictly…

The first two of the big three races on the Spring Racing Calendar - the Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate - have been run and won. Now we're getting close to the first Tuesday in November, and that means it's time for the most famous horse race on the Australian sporting calendar. Find out everything you need to know ahead of the 162nd running of…

Race 10: The John O'Shea-trained Quantico has stamped himself as a real star of the future with a slashing victory in the Listed MSS Security Sprint (1200m). Winner at five of his first nine starts at home in Sydney, the five-year-old son of I Am Invincible savaged the line to score comprehensively at his first experience up the straight. The…

The famous hill appeared sparsely populated on Saturday Derby day images from 2011 and 2019 starkly illustrate the decline in popularity of the Epsom hill, which was once mobbed with daytrippers for the Classic. The free-to-attend infield, which has historically helped the Derby draw crowds of well over 100000, appeared to be relatively sparsely…

TEMPLEGATE takes on day two of Royal Ascot confident of pulling off his top hat and tails - and banging in a few winners. Read on for our man's best tips and back the horses by clicking their odds. You will find his complete breakdown of every race and runner below. And at the very bottom are his tips for every race taking place today - plus don't…

Well hopefully you enjoyed the Christmas cheer with family and friends, and imbibed responsibly of course. Now it is on to a new year and all those fatuous resolutions will be thought about. Punters - as you are - might even suggest it worth keeping a record of your investments (well at least for the first week or so of January) so as to know your…

The principal action for Kentucky Derby 148 occurred more than 2000 miles west of Churchill Downs Thursday morning as Santa Anita Derby (GI) winner Taiba worked six furlongs in 1:12.80. "It was very straight forward," trainer Tim Yakteen said. "He worked three-quarters from the five-eighth pole. It was a typical Taiba work and we accomplished what…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - For the first time since the pandemic began, Keeneland is announcing it will be at full capacity on Derby Day. If you want that Derby feel and don't like large crowds, like say 150000 race fans at Churchill Downs, Keeneland may be your speed. The track is expecting 15000 fans on Saturday. "It's fun to have our large crowds…

Ado McGuinness once again adopts a scattergun approach as he bids to land a record-extending fourth successive win in Galway's day two highlight. A squad of six was sent out to secure an unprecedented hat-trick in this race 12 months ago when 50-1 shot Sirjack Thomas recorded a shock success. This time McGuinness is going to even further lengths by…

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BALTIMORE (AP) - Secret Oath made another impressive move from the back of the pack, but couldn't close the gap. The filly who won the Kentucky Oaks a couple of weeks ago finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday in a tough field featuring eight colts. The pace was not nearly as fast as the Kentucky Derby, and Secret Oath charged ahead…

NEW KENT - Racing at Colonial Downs has picked up speed since the course reopened under new owners in 2019. Now, next year promises to be an even bigger season. Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office announced Wednesday that a trio of Thoroughbred stakes races are moving to Virginia - the Grade 1 Arlington Million, the Beverly D. Stakes and the Grade 2…

Derby Day. A carnival of colour. Punters, picnics and pomp. Double-deckers lining the rails. More than 100000 people splayed across the downs. This time it's different. No spectators or dress code. Three miles of fencing, twice the distance of the big race itself, circling the course to keep people out. The 2020 Derby at Epsom is the Covid-19…

World Pool betting will again be available on all eight races at Sandown Park on Saturday, after the success of the initiative across the five days of Royal Ascot. For the third year at the Royal meeting, the co-mingling brought together by World Pool saw over 20 leading racing nations, including the UK, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, South…

Horse racing fans get the holiday gift they really want - albeit a day late - when the SoCal winter racing season celebrates its traditional post-Christmas opening day on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park. That date marks the start of a new season in racing at the Arcadia, Calif., track and kicks off one of the country's premier annual winter/spring race…

Winning connections celebrate after the inaugural running of the Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club's $150000 Pitons Cup on Friday. Photo courtesy of Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club Dec. 16 (UPI) -- On a horse racing weekend when "new" was the watchword from Japan all the way to Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Instilled Regard and War Story provided a hint of…

The rains stopped at Pimlico Thursday morning just as Kentucky Derby winner Justify (pictured) stepped out to test the track in preparation for Saturday's Preakness. Photo courtesy of Maryland Jockey Club The sun didn't shine on My Old Kentucky Home on Derby Day this year and it's unlikely to shine on Saturday's Preakness, either. But for Derby…

Commanche Falls: winner of the Stewards' Cup once again It is well known that trainers tend to be creatures of habit, so having been more than 200 miles away from Goodwood last year when Commanche Falls landed the £250000 Stewards' Cup, Michael Dods saw no reason to change his plans this time around. There was one minor amendment as he swapped…

Enthaar was back on the winners' list at Caulfield. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Sound gave us a fitting tribute to the four-time winner Zipping going back-to-back in the feature and we saw a promising type blast home in the last at Sandown. The track played as well as a firm Caulfield does. You didn't want to be back beyond midfield as…

You could don a fancy floral frock or stylish seersucker suit along with an amazing hat, pour yourself a mint julep and watch the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at home, but experiencing the race with a crowd of similarly styled people may make it even more enjoyable. Plus, when you watch at a public gathering, you could win a prize for being…

It's September and for fashion icons and eager punters it means one thing - the start of Spring Racing season. On Wednesday, Victoria Racing Club headed to Sydney to celebrate the new season, announcing Christian Wilkins as its new ambassador, in huge news for the social scene favourite. Christian, who arrived at the event with his father,…

Britain's blockbuster return of racing is almost upon us. After 76 days without a runner going into the stalls, a feast of action is set to return from Monday. From the start at Newcastle, an amazing opening month features 36 races at Royal Ascot as well as the first Classics, the 2000 and 1000 Guineas. The Newmarket contests feature on the very…

William Buick suffered Derby day drama in the stalls when he took a smack in the face - from a rival's horse. Buick was aboard Blue Trail waiting for the start of the 2.0pm race at Epsom when the horse next to him, Approachability, reared up and headbutted the jockey. A stunned Buick grabbed the frame of the stalls to keep his balance. And he was…

The history of horse racing is filled with rags-to-riches stories of horses and horsemen rising from unknown beginnings to succeed at the highest levels of the sport. But has there ever been a champion as improbable as Carry Back? His story reads like a fairy tale, a veritable Cinderella story. Retired businessman Jack Price, pursuing a passion for…

Her Majesty's passion for horses will be celebrated with unseen footage on ITV showing her feeding horses at the Sandringham stables The Queen will miss the Epsom Derby on Saturday for only the third time in her reign, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday. She will watch on television from Windsor Castle as she continues to suffer with mobility…