Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mage
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mage

2023-05-20T07:00:00.000ZJ. Keeler Johnson

It’s safe to say Mage hails from a family of Kentucky Derby veterans. His sire, grandsire, and dam sire all started in the Run for the Roses.
Pedigree notebook: Good Magic off to flying start as classic sire
Pedigree notebook: Good Magic off to flying start as classic sire

2023-05-16T13:57:53.654ZKellie Reilly

Good Magic had the credentials to become an important sire on the Triple Crown trail. Even so, the champion son of Curlin has made quite an impact at his earliest opportunity, siring Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage in his very first crop.
Angel of Empire – Kentucky Derby Context
Angel of Empire – Kentucky Derby Context

2023-05-06T19:19:00.000ZJames Scully

An off-the-pace runner, Angel of Empire displayed a terrific turn of foot in the Arkansas Derby (G1), surging from sixth to reach the lead by the top of the stretch, and the up-and-coming colt established himself as a serious Kentucky Derby contender while notching his first triple-digit Brisnet Speed rating (101)
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: King Russell
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: King Russell

2023-05-02T21:41:09.387ZJ. Keeler Johnson

One start after securing his initial victory, King Russell finished second in the Arkansas Derby (G1) to emerge as a contender for the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Dosage Index, foaling dates for 2023 Kentucky Derby contenders
Dosage Index, foaling dates for 2023 Kentucky Derby contenders

2023-05-02T01:36:20.403ZKellie Reilly

There are other data points, long predating a horse’s racing career, that some Kentucky Derby handicappers take into account – foaling date and the Dosage Index.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mandarin Hero
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mandarin Hero

2023-04-24T19:54:45.174ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Does Mandarin Hero have the breeding to shine racing 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Cyclone Mischief
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Cyclone Mischief

2023-04-24T19:27:34.687ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Can Cyclone Mischief become the third son of Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Skinner
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Skinner

2023-04-24T19:24:06.446ZJ. Keeler Johnson

If Skinner's pedigree is any indication, racing 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1) may bring about a career-best performance from the bay colt.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Disarm
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Disarm

2023-04-21T13:22:47.122ZJ. Keeler Johnson

The cross of Gun Runner with Tapit mares has already produced several high-level racehorses, including 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Disarm.
Forte – Kentucky Derby Context
Forte – Kentucky Derby Context

2023-04-20T21:05:25.988ZJames Scully

The Kentucky Derby favorite, Forte will bring a five-race win streak to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sun Thunder
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sun Thunder

2023-04-19T22:44:41.380ZJ. Keeler Johnson

By picking up Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifying points in a quartet of prep races, Sun Thunder earned his ticket to the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Verifying
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Verifying

2023-04-19T22:39:50.010ZJ. Keeler Johnson

There are many well-bred horses slated to start in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), but few—if any—can boast as blueblood a pedigree as Blue Grass (G1) runner-up Verifying.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: First Mission
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: First Mission

2023-04-19T22:36:04.599ZJ. Keeler Johnson

The Road to the Kentucky Derby wrapped up with the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, in which the beautifully bred First Mission battled up the inside to score a tenacious victory.