Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
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Rattle N Roll Wins Clark Stakes, Adding to Big Year for His Connections
Rattle N Roll rallied four wide to seize the lead in the stretch and then gamely held off Most Wanted 's attempt to fight back late to land a three-quarter-length victory in the $600,000 Grade 2 Clark Stakes presented by Norton Healthcare, a 1 1/8-mile test for 3-year-olds and older on Friday, Nov.
The Story of a Racehorse Named Thanksgiving
Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career.
2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at a Glance
The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes serves a dual purpose for 2-year-olds. It will reward the top five finishers with 10-5-3-2-1 qualifying points toward a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
