The Florida Derby has historically been the most important steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby with 25 3-year-olds who competed in the race going on to glory in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. Mage, who finished second in the 2023 Florida Derby, was the last horse to come out of Gulfstream Park’s marquee race for 3-year-olds and go on to win the Kentucky Derby.
2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Louisiana Derby Winner Tiztastic
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule offering qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, March 24
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday's meetings at Wincanton, Wolverhampton and Lingfield.
Six Recent Trends and Tendencies to Consider When Betting the 2025 Florida Derby
Planning to bet Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park, but not sure which horse is the most likely to win? Never fear. We’ve analyzed the last 15 years of Florida Derby history to uncover six trends and tendencies you can use to identify the key contenders in the 2025 renewal:
