Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [April 19-20]

Sat Apr 19 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Madaket Road - Kentucky Derby Context

Fri Apr 18 2025James Scully

Runner-up in the Rebel S. (G2) two starts back, Madaket Road figures to revert to stalking tactics in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Publisher - Kentucky Derby Context

Fri Apr 18 2025James Scully

Following an encouraging runner-up in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Publisher will look to earn his first career win in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Sandman – Kentucky Derby Context

Fri Apr 18 2025James Scully

Sandman established himself as a major Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with a rallying win in the Arkansas Derby (G1).
2025 Kentucky Derby Trackside Coverage: Expert picks, odds, and all-access covearage

Fri Apr 18 2025TwinSpires Staff

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching! Catch all the horse racing news directly from the race track for Kentucky Derby 2025. Stay up-to-date with exclusive interviews, picks, live odds and more.
Flying Mohawk – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Flying Mohawk earned a Kentucky Derby berth finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, and the confirmed closer will make his first dirt start at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
Tiztastic – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Kentucky Derby Context for Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic, who promises to bring a late kick to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
American Promise – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Virginia Derby romper American Promise will represent the legendary D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Kentucky Derby winner, and the speedy colt promises to add to the Kentucky Derby pace.
Chunk of Gold - Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

After making his first two starts at Turfway Park, Chunk of Gold recorded consecutive runner-up finishes in the Risen Star S. (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2) to guarantee himself a Kentucky Derby spot.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts feature
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for April 17, 2025

Thu Apr 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason talks about how to balance and respond to a bad day at the races.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Neoequos

Wed Apr 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Speed is a strong suit for Neoequos. But does he have the stamina to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Citizen Bull – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 16 2025James Scully

Champion two-year-old male Citizen Bull did not turn in his best effort in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and is a candidate to rebound for six-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs.
Racing Roundtable: Early Horse of the Year debate, Kentucky Derby top 5, and Keeneland stakes

Wed Apr 16 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Racing Roundtable of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson conduct an early debate on potential Horse of the Year contenders following Thorpedo Anna's Apple Blossom (G1) victory, then look over Keeneland stakes action from the weekend, and give out their Kentucky Derby (G1) top five.