Kentucky Derby 142 Selections from Keeler’s Hat

Coady Photography During the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, it is a requirement that everyone must have a pick to win the race. Even people who don’t normally handicap horse races are required to pick a horse and hope for the best, … Continued

2016 Kentucky Derby Post Positions

Breeders’ Cup Photo The unbeaten Eclipse champion Nyquist has drawn post position 13 in the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and has been made the morning line favorite at odds of 3-1. Racing for the team of owner … Continued

The Morning at Churchill in Videos, 4-29-16

Coady Photography The morning of April 29th was a very busy one at Churchill Downs–check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders working and galloping in preparation for the “Run for the Roses!” Destin working (click here for details) Mohaymen … Continued

Oscar Nominated Breezes Five Furlongs at Churchill

Coady Photography Spiral Stakes (gr. III) winner Oscar Nominated turned in his first and last pre-Kentucky Derby workout at Churchill Downs on the morning of April 29th, breezing five furlongs in 1:00.80. Trained by Mike Maker, the son of Kitten’s Joy had been … Continued

An Early Projection of the 2016 Derby Morning Line Odds

The undefeated Nyquist will likely be favored in the Derby, but what will his morning line odds be? Breeders’ Cup Photo © With the last of the Kentucky Derby prep races behind us, and with just two weeks remaining until the first Saturday … Continued

The Birthdates of the 2016 Derby Contenders

Coady Photography While handicapping the Kentucky Derby, it can be useful to know the true birthdates of each horse in the race. Although all Thoroughbreds officially celebrate their birthdays on January 1st, some are actually born much earlier in the … Continued

2016 Kentucky Derby Contenders Auction Prices

© Benoit Photo How much does it cost to purchase a Kentucky Derby contender at a public auction? As it turns out, quite a lot! Of the horses currently among the top 25 Kentucky Derby contenders, none were sold at auction for … Continued