Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Baeza

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A gallant runner-up finish in a strong renewal of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) has stamped Baeza as a compelling candidate for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Madaket Road

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Does Madaket Road have the requisite stamina to race 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests classic distances might be a little longer than ideal.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Gosger

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The final leg of the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby was the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland, in which maiden winner Gosger successfully stepped up in class to win by two lengths.
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Mon Apr 14 2025Alastair Bull

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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grande

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Grande qualified for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) via a strong runner-up finish in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flying Mohawk

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Flying Mohawk successfully switch from synthetic to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests it’s not a guarantee.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: River Thames

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A review of River Thames' pedigree suggests stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby (G1) could be a question mark.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Publisher

Fri Apr 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Although Publisher has yet to win a race, he qualified for the Kentucky Derby (G1) via a runner-up finish in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and aims to become the first maiden to win the Kentucky Derby since 1933.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chunk of Gold

Fri Apr 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Homestretch rallies carried Chunk of Gold to runner-up finishes in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, earning the gray colt a spot in the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rodriguez

Sun Apr 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Rodriguez emerged as a top-tier 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when leading from start to finish in the Wood Memorial (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Admire Daytona

Sun Apr 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Japanese raider Admire Daytona displayed unwavering tenacity when taking his game on the road to the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sandman

Sun Mar 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

An eye-catching rally from behind a fast pace carried Sandman to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Arkansas Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tappan Street

Sun Mar 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A well-timed rally carried Tappan Street to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, stamping the bay colt as the latest top-tier Kentucky Derby (G1) contender sired by Into Mischief.