Welcome to 2024 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 prep series that offers qualifying points for the first leg of the series. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs.
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Speed Boat Beach Wins Malibu Stakes to Headline Opening Day at Santa Anita
Everything came together for Speed Boat Beach in the Dec. 26 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita Park.
2023 Eclipse Awards Preview: Jockeys Irad Ortiz, Javier Castellano Boast Stellar Résumés
The 2023 Eclipse Awards, recognizing this year’s champions in the sport of horse racing, are scheduled for Jan. 25, 2024, and there are several contentious categories that hang in the balance.
Track Phantom Wins Gun Runner Stakes in Final Derby Prep Race of 2023
Ridden by Cristian Torres for Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, Track Phantom won the $98,000 Gun Runner Stakes Dec. 23 at Fair Grounds. With his 1 1/4-length victory, Track Phantom earned 10 points on the Road to the 2024 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.
