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. APR 23

    Contender Previews with Steve Byk

    Derby and Oaks contenders have arrived here at Churchill Downs and have begun their preparations. Darren and KK analyze the field and what they have seen from the early trainings so far with Steve Byk from At the Races on SiriusXM. They look at the early favorite Journalism and discuss potential horses that could take down the Derby favorite. Things can change as the official post-position draw happens Saturday 4/26 but the guys give their analysis and key things to watch for over the next week.  Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.  Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    46 min

  2. APR 16

    Upcoming Stakes Race Previews with Dan Bork

    As the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks fields begin to finalize, other key stakes races start to take shape at Churchill Downs. During Derby Week in the lead up to the Oaks and Derby there are plenty of big money stakes races and star power on display. Darren and KK dive into what to watch for during derby week with special guest Dan Bork. As the Assistant Racing Secretary and Stakes Coordinator at Churchill Downs, he has his finger on the pulse of all the horses and trainers that will be involved in undercard races live at Churchill Downs.  Additionally, the guys give the latest updates on the entries to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks participants.  Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    33 min

  3. APR 9

    Championship Series Recaps & Derby Field Forecast

    After a busy bunch of Championship Series concluded, the Kentucky Derby field is nearly set! Darren and KK recap the action from the UAE Derby, Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, and Blue Grass Stakes. The dust has started to settle, and the field is nearly set as the early derby preference list is being finalized and opportunities to win points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is coming to close with this weekend’s Lexington Stakes.  Darren and KK analyze contenders’ performance and give their early insights and updates on who is going to be in the starting gate for the 151st Kentucky Derby. Additionally, they preview the Lexington Stakes and discuss the Kentucky Oaks field.   Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    42 min

  4. APR 2

    Championship Series Superfecta Preview

    Multiple contenders look to punch their tickets to the Kentucky Derby starting gate this weekend with a slew of Championship Series races. A busy weekend with the Blue Grass, Santa Anita Derby, UAE Derby, and Wood Memorial will certainly send their winners to Churchill Downs. They will look to join Sandman and Tappan Street who won the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby respectively.   While we don’t know how these crucial races will play out, Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. Additionally, they recap the upset performances from the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby.  Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    1h 15m

  5. MAR 26

    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 recently Mystik Dan, who went on to win the 150th Kentucky Derby.  Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. Additionally, they recap the upset performances from the Jeff Ruby Steaks and the Louisiana Derby, and discuss the Fukuryu on the Japan Road.  Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.  Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    1h 2m

  6. 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 discuss the upcoming races on Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    1 hr

  7. 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 opens. Darren and KK discuss the latest odds for Pool 5, which includes the Oaks Future Wager. Inside the Kentucky Derby is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    48 min

  8. 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, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide in-depth analysis of the horses in the field, betting favorites, and the storylines on the upcoming stakes races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Subscribe to the podcast by looking for the "Inside the Kentucky Derby" on your favorite podcast app. Inside the Kentucky Derby will be streaming twice a week during the Road to Derby and covering all the news surrounding the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Also, make sure you subscribe to the Kentucky Derby YouTube channel to see our Road to the Kentucky Derby video series, classic races, and more great Derby video content!

    45 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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  • Creator
    Kentucky Derby
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
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