Tipsheet: 2025 San Felipe Stakes

Thu Feb 27 2025John Mucciolo

An exciting group of six talented three-year-olds will go 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe S. (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 structure.
Tall Tales of the Track: A Tale of Two Clydes

Wed Feb 26 2025Jennifer Kelly

Once upon a time in the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass, a little chestnut horse was born. What he lacked in stature, he made up for in talent and heart, especially on rainy days. Named for his equally diminutive trainer, Clyde Van Dusen put on a big show on the first Saturday in May and did his big sire proud with his Kentucky Derby win.
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes

Wed Feb 26 2025TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 Fountain of Youth S. at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Gotham Stakes

Wed Feb 26 2025TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Meet the Contenders: 2025 San Felipe Stakes

Tue Feb 25 2025TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Fountain of Youth?

Tue Feb 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

During the second half of the 20th century, the Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park emerged as a pivotal Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Coal Battle strikes again

Mon Feb 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 68 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cornucopian wins like Justify

Mon Feb 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Seven years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert pulled off a seemingly impossible feat. He has chances to do it again with Cornucopian and Tiz Secure.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Luxor Cafe

Mon Feb 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Luxor Cafe, a Triple Crown nominee based in Japan, could have Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations after winning the Hyacinth S. and Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: California Burrito

Mon Feb 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Switching back to dirt for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) shouldn’t be a concern for California Burrito. But can he handle the Derby’s 1 1/4-mile distance?
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 21 - 23]

Fri Feb 21 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Feb. 21-23 [VIDEO]

Thu Feb 20 2025TwinSpires Staff

Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Turfway Park for the Cincinnati Trophy S. and John Battaglia Memorial on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Derby (G1), respectively. Plus, they look at Oaklawn Park's Sunday card featuring the Rebel (G2) and Honeybee (G3), and more.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mage’s half-bro Baeza graduates

Tue Feb 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Puca make history as the first mare to produce three U.S. classic winners? It’s within the realm of possibility after her foal Baeza broke his maiden in eye-catching fashion at Santa Anita last Friday.