The memory is nearly 45 years old now, but still vivid. In anticipating his son Keith’s debut in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 4, Steve Asmussen recalls the excitement surrounding his older brother Cash’s first run for the roses in 1979.
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Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw: Favored Fierceness Lands Post 17
The two top choices on the morning-line will start from posts at different sides of the gate when an expected field of 20 horses lines up for the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve at about 6:57 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs.
Pletcher, Velazquez Reunite for Kentucky Derby Bid with Repole Stable’s Fierceness
Since first teaming to win a maiden claiming race at Aqueduct in April 1996 during the early part of their careers, trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez have combined to win another 1,865 races together. Among these is a victory in the 2017 Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming.
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.
