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.
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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.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners
Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1.5 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Tiztastic Wins Louisiana Derby, Undefeated Good Cheer Takes Fair Grounds Oaks
The stretch-running Tiztastic devoured the extra distance of the 1 3/16-mile $1 million Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, capturing the longest of the domestic prep races for the 2025 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve by 2 1/4 lengths on March 22 at
