Finally, the big day is at hand. After all the prep races, workouts, ups and downs, golden rails, and miserable trips, the first Saturday in May is at hand and 20 of the best 3-year-olds in the nation will be squaring off in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. If you still haven’t settled on your pick for the 148th edition, don’t fret. You’re hardly alone.
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Hall of Fame Trainer Asmussen Determined to Fill Kentucky Derby Hole on Résumé
Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen owns more than 9,700 victories since he produced his first winner at New Mexico’s Ruidoso Downs in 1986, a North American record that may be untouchable when he is done.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for May 4
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his final Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.
2022 Kentucky Oaks at a Glance
Although there’s no shame in taking a backseat to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, this year the ladies figure to put on a show as compelling as the run for the roses when 14 of them clash Friday in the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on the eve of the Kentucky Derby.
