Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Two Phil's
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Two Phil's

2023-03-27T19:18:56.383ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Although Two Phil’s has shown talent on dirt, he elevated his game to a new level when tackling a synthetic Tapeta track in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Kingsbarns
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Kingsbarns

2023-03-27T19:15:53.248ZJ. Keeler Johnson

A gate-to-wire victory in the Louisiana Derby has launched Kingsbarns into the Kentucky Derby picture, and his pedigree suggests he’s well-suited to racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Derma Sotogake
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Derma Sotogake

2023-03-27T19:11:38.932ZJ. Keeler Johnson

It isn’t surprising to see UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake display both speed and stamina.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Asmussen duo shine
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Asmussen duo shine

2023-03-27T18:37:41.324ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Six weeks out from the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), a handful of up-and-coming three-year-olds delivered sharp performances to break their maidens.
Scully: Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 play on Louisiana Derby Day
Scully: Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 play on Louisiana Derby Day

2023-03-24T20:27:52.841ZJames Scully

Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) anchors a $500,000 guaranteed all-stakes Pick 5 at Fair Grounds, and I’ll take a swing at the sequence.
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park

2023-03-24T16:55:58.987ZTwinSpires Staff

This week’s debate features a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, as handicappers James Scully and John Mucciolo offer differing opinions on Saturday’s $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Playing the March 25 Bayou Bluegrass 5
Playing the March 25 Bayou Bluegrass 5

2023-03-24T13:33:45.298ZVance Hanson

Fair Grounds and Turfway Park team up Saturday to offer the Bayou Bluegrass 5, a 50-cent minimum Pick 5 wager that includes the main features on the biggest cards of the season at both facilities.
Tipsheet: Sunland Park Derby 2023
Tipsheet: Sunland Park Derby 2023

2023-03-24T13:03:01.279ZJohn Mucciolo

A total of seven sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the dirt in Sunday’s $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).
Dubai Preview: 2023 World Cup night dirt undercard spot plays
Dubai Preview: 2023 World Cup night dirt undercard spot plays

2023-03-24T12:54:16.626ZAlastair Bull

Here we look at some plays for the trio of major dirt Thoroughbred races at Meydan away from the World Cup.
Tipsheet: UAE Derby 2023
Tipsheet: UAE Derby 2023

2023-03-24T10:55:00.273ZJohn Mucciolo

A deep field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Dubai dirt in the $1 million UAE Derby (G2) on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby Report: Fields sets for opening round of major qualifiers
Kentucky Derby Report: Fields sets for opening round of major qualifiers

2023-03-23T18:44:37.417ZJames Scully

The spotlight shines on Kentucky Derby contenders over the next three weeks as the final round of prep races get underway.
Pick 3 for Turfway March 25, including Jeff Ruby Steaks
Pick 3 for Turfway March 25, including Jeff Ruby Steaks

2023-03-23T18:27:07.590ZAshley Anderson

The $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks — a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races — highlight Saturday’s 13-race card at Turfway Park.
Free Download: 2023 Betting Guides for Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, UAE Derby
Free Download: 2023 Betting Guides for Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, UAE Derby

2023-03-23T18:07:42.087ZTwinSpires Staff

The Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby and UAE Derby are all point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Inside the 2023 Betting Guides are editorial content to help you form a strong betting ticket.