The feature race on the eve of the Kentucky Derby is the distaff counterpart to the classic race happening the next day. Similarly modeled on Epsom’s Oaks, the Kentucky Oaks has evolved from a regional contest into a beloved Grade 1 stakes almost as heavily anticipated as the Derby itself. Yet a glance at bookshelves yields a plethora of books on the run for the roses and none on the run for the lilies … until now.
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2024 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
Much has been made of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, but the same historical marker applies to its companion race for 3-year-old fillies, the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks.
ED CHAMBERLIN: April has been enlivened by his historic pursuit of the trainers’ gong and last-day heartache can turn to joy… ask Man City!
Standing in front of a camera on the day titles are decided requires ruthlessness. There is always the potential for two stories but one, immediately, will be ditched.
Ryan Moore previews his four rides at Navan on Saturday, including star stayer Kyprios in the SBK Vintage Crop Stakes and Camille Pissarro in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
Star stayer Kyprios appears to be the one to beat in the SBK Vintage Crop Stakes, while Camille Pissarro can put on a good show in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maide
