Inside the Kentucky Derby

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Welcome to Inside the Kentucky Derby your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide you with detailed recaps of the prep races along the Road to the Kentucky as well as preview all upcoming points races. The two along with various industry guests, also dive into the odds to give you experts insights on the field for upcoming races. You will be in the know by the time the field is set for the run for the roses on the first Saturday in May.

  1. 1D AGO

    Previewing the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby

    The Championship Series on the Road to the Kentucky Derby continues this weekend with the Arkansas Derby and the Florida Derby. These races have historically been major feeders for contenders aiming to compete in the Run for the Roses. For example, there have been 25 instances where a horse competed in the Florida Derby and went on to compete in the Kentucky Derby, with 15 of those horses winning both races. Similarly, the Arkansas Derby has produced eight Kentucky Derby participants, most re...

    1h 2m

  2. MAR 19

    Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby Preview

    The Championship Series on the Road to the Kentucky Derby shifts from 50-point races to 100-point races starting with the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby. Numerous key contenders are returning to Turfway and Fair Grounds this weekend to add to their resume and more or less stamp their ticket to the 151st Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. Additionally, they recap performances from the Virginia Derby and discus...

    1 hr

  3. MAR 12

    Virginia Derby Preview

    The Virginia Derby is the newest race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The Colonial Downs race is attracting a couple of key performers for the upcoming Championship Series races. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. Additionally, they recap performances from the Tampa Bay Derby and touch on the horses in the Virginia Oaks on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Just a reminder: beginning on 3/14, the next Kentucky Derby Future Wager ope...

    48 min

  4. MAR 6

    Tampa Bay Derby Preview and Contender Updates

    After a weekend of exciting races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series the leaderboard is starting to get flushed out as we get into March. Darren and KK recap recent contenders from the San Felipe, Gotham and the Fountain of Youth. They then shift focus to Tampa Bay Downs and the running of the Tampa Bay Derby this weekend. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news...

    45 min

  5. FEB 26

    Championship Series Race Previews

    We’re fully into the Championship Series of races, with key events happening across the globe. This weekend, the focus shifts to three U.S.-based races: the Fountain of Youth, Gotham, and San Felipe. Each race offers valuable points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale, giving contenders a chance to climb the leaderboard. Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also recap recent Road to the Derby races, including the Rebel, John Battaglia, an...

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 20

    John Battaglia and Rebel Preview

    It may be cold across the country, but plenty of horses are heating up on the Kentucky Derby trail. Despite weather delays, the Road to the Derby races continue with the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway and the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The John Battaglia Memorial marks the final 20-point prep race, while the Rebel Stakes continues the Championship Series, awarding 50 points to the winner. Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. ...

    1h 13m

  7. FEB 11

    Risen Star Stakes Preview: The Championship Series Begins

    Following a big weekend of football in New Orleans, the focus shifts to the racetrack in the Big Easy. The Championship Series kicks off at Fair Grounds with the Risen Star Stakes, the first 50-point race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also discuss John Hancock's record-setting performance in the Sam F. Davis Stakes. Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and in...

    56 min

  8. FEB 6

    Tampa’s Turn: Sam F. Davis Race Preview

    The focus of the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks shifts to Tampa Bay Downs, where the Sam F. Davis and Suncoast Stakes will take place. The winners of these races will earn 20 points on their respective paths. Darren and KK break down each race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also discuss the winning performances from the Withers, Holy Bull, and Robert B. Lewis Stakes. Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights...

    50 min
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    Welcome to Inside the Kentucky Derby your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide you with detailed recaps of the prep races along the Road to the Kentucky as well as preview all upcoming points races. The two along with various industry guests, also dive into the odds to give you experts insights on the field for upcoming races. You will be in the know by the time the field is set for the run for the roses on the first Saturday in May.

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      Kentucky Derby
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
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