1. Kentucky Derby 2017 Contenders: Final Vegas Odds and Projections for Top Horses

    The wait is finally over. The 143rd edition of the Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, when a field of 20 horses will race for a $2 million purse and to make history...

    David McCracken Written by David McCracken about 5 months ago 19,933 reads 0 comments

  2. Abel Tasman Takes 1st in 2017 Kentucky Oaks, Gives Bob Baffert 3rd Career Win

    Abel Tasman was victorious at the 2017 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday as the world's most prized three-year-old fillies battled for supremacy...

    Rob Blanchette Written by Rob Blanchette about 5 months ago 2,746 reads 0 comments

  3. Kentucky Derby 2017: Prize Money Purse, Latest Vegas Odds Payouts and More

    It's staggering to think millions of dollars up for grabs over the course of about two minutes this Saturday at Churchill Downs. Alas, such is the nature of "the most exciting two minutes in sports," otherwise known as the Kentucky Derby...

    Chris Roling Written by Chris Roling about 5 months ago 64,170 reads 0 comments

  4. Kentucky Derby 2017 Horses: Triple Crown Odds, Projected Payouts and More

    The hunt for a Triple Crown winner begins Saturday at Churchill Downs. Were this a few years ago, such a statement would receive laughter and a casual wave of the hand—it just didn't happen...

    Chris Roling Written by Chris Roling about 5 months ago 8,403 reads 0 comments

  5. Kentucky Derby 2017 Jockeys and Horses' Top Odds for 143rd Race Field

    The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs, and if you haven't yet made your bets or just want to know which horse is favored, it's time to narrow down the field...

    Michelle Bruton Written by Michelle Bruton about 5 months ago 12,095 reads 0 comments

  6. Kentucky Derby 2017: Latest Purse Payout, Vegas Betting Odds and Field Lineup

    Classic Empire remains top of the betting on the eve of the 2017 Kentucky Derby, as anticipation ahead of the big race at Churchill Downs begins to heighten. The Mark E...

    Matt Jones Written by Matt Jones about 5 months ago 9,335 reads 0 comments

  7. Kentucky Derby 2017 Post Positions: Odds and Race Outlook for Entire Field

    The Kentucky Derby is not just a horse race, it is a touchstone of American culture. Not so much the culture of the 21st century, but to an earlier and seemingly more innocent time ...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 5 months ago 5,573 reads 0 comments

  8. Kentucky Derby 2017 Odds: Examining Lines, Payouts for Field at Churchill Downs

    The Kentucky Derby has been won by the favourite in each of the last four years. The Run for the Roses has not produced anything resembling a shock winner since 2012, when 15-1 ...

    Rory Marsden Written by Rory Marsden about 5 months ago 5,943 reads 0 comments

  9. Kentucky Derby 2017 Lineup: Full Race Guide for All Horses and Jockeys

    The field at the 2017 Kentucky Derby is set, and all that's left is the run for the roses. Wednesday's post draw set the field of 20 horses that will step to the gates Saturday evening in what's shaping up to be a pretty wide-open field...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 5 months ago 36,890 reads 0 comments

  10. 2017 Kentucky Derby: Projecting Order of Finish and Payouts for Entire Field

    Classic Empire, McCraken and Always Dreaming will be the top three in the projected order of finish for the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6...

    James Dudko Written by James Dudko about 5 months ago 5,586 reads 0 comments

  11. Kentucky Derby Hats: An Expert's Guide to Headwear at Churchill Downs

    "We tend to go big or go home," says Helen Overfield, a hat designer in Louisville, Kentucky, who works hard to convince her clients that when it comes to Derby hats, more is more...

    Natalie Weiner Written by Natalie Weiner about 5 months ago 66,014 reads 0 comments

  12. Kentucky Derby Field 2017: Pinpointing Contenders from All Horses and Jockeys

    The 2017 Kentucky Derby is upon us, and 20 different horses are looking to take the first step toward winning the Triple Crown...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 5 months ago 12,247 reads 0 comments

  13. Kentucky Derby 2017 Contenders: Horses, Jockeys with Best Chance at Triple Crown

    Although American Pharoah's triumph is only two years old, horse racing fans are eager to see who emerges this weekend as the Triple Crown threat at the 2017 Kentucky Derby...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 5 months ago 12,613 reads 0 comments

  14. Kentucky Derby 2017: Post Time, TV Schedule and Live-Stream Hub for 143rd Race

    Can a long shot get the best of the field in the Kentucky Derby? The Run for the Roses appears to be a wide-open race, and while horses like Classic Empire and Always Dreaming ...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 5 months ago 2,407 reads 0 comments

  15. Kentucky Derby 2017 Post Time: Race Schedule, Live Stream and NBC TV Info

    The 143rd edition of the Kentucky Derby might be one of the tightest editions of the race in recent years. In 2016, there was no doubt that Nyquist would blaze through the competition, but this year's field of 20 horses is different...

    David McCracken Written by David McCracken about 5 months ago 12,898 reads 0 comments

  16. Kentucky Derby Entries 2017: Horse Names, Post Positions, Vegas Odds and More

    With an influx of Kentucky Derby stories this week, there are no shortage of betting guides or pieces analyzing race strategy and the field...

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  17. Kentucky Derby Schedule 2017: Race Start Time, TV Coverage and Live Stream Info

    As the 2017 Kentucky Derby inches closer and closer, the anticipation mounts as only one horse in the field of 20 will be named the winner of the 143rd edition of the Derby, taking home $1...

    David McCracken Written by David McCracken about 5 months ago 3,713 reads 0 comments

  18. Kentucky Derby Start Time 2017: Post Info, TV Schedule and Live-Stream Coverage

    The first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown is mere days away as some of the best horses and jockeys in the world have converged on Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2017 Kentucky Derby...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 5 months ago 4,737 reads 0 comments

  19. 2017 Kentucky Derby Odds: Classic Empire Slim Betting Favorite in Loaded Field

    This may be the toughest Kentucky Derby to predict in years based on the betting lines at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. Even though Classic Empire drew an unfavorable No...

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  20. Kentucky Derby 2017: Post Time, Race Schedule and Latest Prize Money Info

    The dream for most horse racing fans is that the Kentucky Derby winner will go on to find success in the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes and the sport will have another Triple Crown winner...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 5 months ago 8,329 reads 0 comments

  21. Kentucky Derby 2017 Odds: Best and Worst Horse-Jockey Tandem to Bet

    The field for the 2017 Kentucky Derby is officially set, and several horses stand out as top contenders both due to their own talent and the body of work their respective jockeys possess...

    Mike Chiari Written by Mike Chiari about 5 months ago 17,775 reads 0 comments

  22. Kentucky Derby 2017 Post Positions: Latest Odds, Historical Stats for Each Slot

    The 2017 Kentucky Derby field is one of the most competitive in recent memory. The lack of a dominant favorite — a rare occurrence over the past handful of years — and ...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 5 months ago 56,481 reads 0 comments

  23. Kentucky Derby Field 2017: Entries List, Betting Lines and Picks

    After Wednesday's post position draw, the field for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday is set...

    Michelle Bruton Written by Michelle Bruton about 5 months ago 11,011 reads 0 comments

  24. Kentucky Derby 2017: TV Schedule, Post Time, Undercard and Weekend Race Info

    The 143rd Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, the annual event where the wider world of sports takes a backseat to horse racing, with a laser focus on a mad two-minute dash across the dirt track at Churchill Downs in Louisville...

    Nate Loop Written by Nate Loop about 5 months ago 19,938 reads 0 comments

  25. Kentucky Derby 2017 Odds: Picks, Dark-Horse Contenders and More

    Outside of Classic Empire and Always Dreaming, the list of contenders in the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is thin...

    David McCracken Written by David McCracken about 5 months ago 20,626 reads 0 comments