Kentucky Derby

In one of the most open races in the Kentucky Derby’s history the finish was anything but, Animal Kingdom taking the title by a big margin. The colt was ridden to perfection and blitzed the field in the final furlong to never be in doubt across the length of the…

Second favourite for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Uncle Mo has been scratched from the event. As reported all week he’s being battling an intestinal infection but the horse has not only failed to recover, if anything he has deteriorated. His owner Mike Repole held off on a decision for as…

The betting markets for the 2011 Kentucky Derby have been going into overdrive ever since the odds were floated after the barrier draw on Wednesday. Until now those outside the USA have been neglected but Australia finally gets its chance to mark a mark on the 2011 Kentucky Derby with…

If you’re considering having a bet on the 2011 Kentucky Derby but don’t know which horse to pick, we’ve found a horse that you’ll be backing to win even if you hadn’t bet on it. Mucho Macho Man is owned by Dean Reeves, a man who to describe as ‘happy’…

The barrier draw has been done and the markets have been set for the 2011 Kentucky Derby as the race draws tantalisingly close. As expected it is Dialed In which has taken up the early position on top of the betting markets, a spot that was assured after he drew…

Nick Zito knows how to win a Kentucky Derby and he has two titles to prove it, but his second placing last year means he also knows what it’s like to do everything right but have the race just not fall your way. Ice Box was prepared brilliantly for the…

Bob Baffert is a Hall of Famer who has made a living off bringing the top horses to the track and making them win on race day. He’s used to going into races, even the Kentucky Derby, with the top chances and thriving under the pressure of expectation. Coming into…

The 2011 Kentucky Derby looks like a bit of a nightmare for punters with form guides for a lot of the runners pretty tricky to read. Thankfully we’ve cut out three-quarters of the field to make your 2011 Kentucky Derby bets a little bit easier to make. These are the…

No female rider has ever won the Kentucky Derby but in 2011 Rosie Napravnik hopes to etch her name in history. She’s already achieved a huge milestone by simply getting a start in the race, something only five women have previously managed to do. Their record on race day isn’t…