Kentucky Derby 148 at Churchill Downs on Saturday May 7, 2022: Rundown of the full field of 20 horses led by favorite Zandon and second choice Epicenter, and reactions from their trainers as they prepare for the Run for the Roses.
North America’s all-time winningest trainer, Steve Asmussen seeks to win his first Kentucky Derby with Epicenter the second choice on the morningline at 7-2.
In Japan, horse racing is booming in popularity and racehorses are heralded as pop stars. Should Crown Pride pull off the upset and make history, he will become an icon that transcends the sport.
We kick off Kentucky Derby week with an updated list of the Top 10 contenders to win on the First Saturday in May. The Japanese entry Crown Pride worked his way on to the list but Mo Donegal remains firm at number one.
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Wednesday (Oct. 27) that it has agreed to a partnership with In the Money Media Network to promote the Breeders Crown as well as a number of other major stakes race days in 2021 with a focus on the USTA Strategic Wagering program on those dates.