The best jockeys that have never won the Kentucky Derby

Thu Apr 29 2021Robert Criscola

A horseman’s greatness is often determined by their success in Triple Crown races, particularly the Kentucky Derby (G1). These five outstanding jockeys are without a win in the "Run for the Roses."
The best horses to lose the Kentucky Derby

Sun Apr 25 2021Robert Criscola

These five horses made their mark in racing history in spite of their shortcomings in the Kentucky Derby.
The 5 greatest trainers that have never won the Kentucky Derby

Thu Apr 22 2021Robert Criscola

A horseman’s greatness is often determined by their success in Triple Crown races, particularly the Kentucky Derby (G1). These five outstanding trainers are without a win in the "Run for the Roses."
The oddest horse names in Kentucky Derby history

Mon Apr 19 2021Josh Powell

There are a number of weird and wonderful horse names that have made it to the biggest stage of all. Here are the 10 best in Kentucky Derby history.
Triple Crown Winner Justify Retired

Mon Aug 06 2018TwinSpires Staff

by Fairway Jay The news broke last week that Triple Crown winner Justify was being retired from racing. His last appearance at the racetrack was Saturday in the paddock at Del Mar and then paraded onto the track in front of the grandstand. Fans ...
Justify captures Belmont Stakes 150 to become 13th Triple Crown winner

Sun Jun 10 2018Jen Caldwell

Justify prevails in Belmont Stakes 150 under jockey Mike Smith to sweep the Triple Crown (c) Photos by Z Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner JUSTIFY more than lived up to expectations on Saturday when capturing the 150th running ...
Genesis of a Triple Crown drought: Spectacular Bid & the 1979 Belmont Stakes

Tue Jun 10 2014TwinSpires Staff

The 36-year streak of Triple Crown futility dates back to unquestionably one of the greatest racers in history, the mighty Spectacular Bid. Coming into the 1979 Belmont Stakes, the Triple Crown had been captured three different times in the last s ...