Inside the Kentucky Derby

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview Saturday's blockbuster Stephen Foster Day program at Churchill Downs.

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview Saturday's $300,000 Chicago Stakes (G2) along with the 10-race Downs After Dark program at Churchill Downs. 

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview this weekend's action at Churchill Downs, which features the $225,000 Chorleywood Stakes and the $175,000 Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes.

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview the final Jewel in racing's Triple Crown, the $2 million Belmont Stakes (G1).

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they preview the action on Memorial Day weekend at Churchill Downs.

It's time for the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes. Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers to preview the Second Jewel of racing's Triple Crown.

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they recap Kentucky Derby 152.

Join two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Nick Zito as he previews Kentucky Derby 152 with Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers. It's an unforgettable hour of Derby stories and a whole lot more. 

Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers for a special preview of Kentucky Derby 152 with horse racing expert and radio host Steve Byk. 

Two weeks remain until Kentucky Derby 152, and the picture for the Run for the Roses is coming into focus. Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers go through every contender with quick, honest takes on where each one stands right now. The question is how much changes between today and the first Saturday in May. Tune in to see where they land.

The Road to Kentucky Derby 152 concludes Saturday with the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, worth 20 qualifying points to the winner. Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers preview the race along with set the stage on where we are three weeks out from the first Saturday in May. 

The Road to the Kentucky Derby enters its final four weeks and Saturday's trio of Championship Series contests will tell a major tale on who's in and who's out of Kentucky Derby 152. Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers as they discuss Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes, Santa Anita Derby and Wood Memorial in this week's Inside the Kentucky Derby.

It's the most crucial weekend so far on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a quartet of stakes action from around the globe that will have implications on the field for the 152nd running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI). In North America, the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby headline the weekend action with international implications in the UAE Derby (GII) and Fukuryu Stakes. Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers discuss all four of those races plus take a look back at where we stand five weeks out from the first Saturday in May. 

Six weeks remain until the first Saturday in May and the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series heads to Turfway Park for the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks and to Fair Grounds for the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby. Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers preview all the action plus take a look back on last weeks Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. 

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series heads to Colonial Downs on Saturday for the $500,000 Virginia Derby presented by New Kent County. Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers for a preview of the race and a look at the current top contenders for Kentucky Derby 152.  

Eight weeks remain until the 152nd running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (GI) and the Championship Series heads across North America on Saturday for the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (GIII) and the $200,000 San Felipe (GII). Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers will preview both of those races plus give an overview on where the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard stands following last weekend's action. 

 Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers preview a pivotal weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, highlighted by the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, the Gotham at Aqueduct and the Rebel at Oaklawn. The trio of Championship Series races offers valuable qualifying points and could significantly reshape the Derby leaderboard. 

 Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers on this week’s edition of Inside the Kentucky Derby as they preview a big weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial, Friday’s Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby Stakes and Sunday’s Hyacinth Stakes in Japan. KK and Darren also recap last weekend’s Fasig-Tipton Risen Star and spotlight several major Derby contenders coming out of that key prep. 

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series begins Saturday with the $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a full review of that race along with Saturday's $1.5 million Saudi Derby and Sunday's $500,000 Sunland Derby. 

The Season 4 debut of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' is here. Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein take listeners through four action-packed races this weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season. 

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

We’re fully into the Championship Series of races, with key events happening across the globe. This weekend, the focus shifts to three U.S.-based races: the Fountain of Youth, Gotham, and San Felipe. Each race offers valuable points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale, giving contenders a chance to climb the leaderboard. Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also recap recent Road to the Derby races, including the Rebel, John Battaglia, and Hyacinth.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!

It may be cold across the country, but plenty of horses are heating up on the Kentucky Derby trail. Despite weather delays, the Road to the Derby races continue with the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway and the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The John Battaglia Memorial marks the final 20-point prep race, while the Rebel Stakes continues the Championship Series, awarding 50 points to the winner. Darren and KK analyze the full race cards, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also recap the Risen Star Stakes, providing an update on longshot winner Magnitude’s future.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!

Following a big weekend of football in New Orleans, the focus shifts to the racetrack in the Big Easy. The Championship Series kicks off at Fair Grounds with the Risen Star Stakes, the first 50-point race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also discuss John Hancock's record-setting performance in the Sam F. Davis Stakes.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!

The focus of the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks shifts to Tampa Bay Downs, where the Sam F. Davis and Suncoast Stakes will take place. The winners of these races will earn 20 points on their respective paths. Darren and KK break down each race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also discuss the winning performances from the Withers, Holy Bull, and Robert B. Lewis Stakes.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!

Across the country this weekend, a trio of Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races will take place, including the Withers at Aqueduct, the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park, and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita. Darren and KK analyze each race card, previewing the horses that could make an impact on the Derby standings. They also analyze Speed King’s performance in his recent Southwest Stakes victory as he aims to follow in the footsteps of Kentucky Derby 150 winner Mystik Dan.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!

All eyes turn to Oaklawn Park in Arkansas for the running of the Southwest Stakes and the Martha Washington. These upcoming races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks trail will award 20 points to the winners and help answer questions about a few key contenders. Hosts Darren and KK analyze the Southwest field to share their picks for this race and other notable 3-year-old horse races happening around the country this weekend!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!

Inside the Kentucky Derby returns to cover The Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby. Races continue with the second major points race at Fair Grounds in the Lecomte Stakes. There is also the opening of Future Wager Pool 3 this weekend. The Lecomte Stakes features a strong field of horses looking to earn 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Darren, KK and Special guest Travis Stone analyze the field to give you, their picks!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!

Joining the show today is the newest Churchill Downs Racing Analyst Tony Calo. He joins the team to discuss the latest updates from here at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. Tony has been a longtime track announcer at Fingerlakes. Darren and KK discuss the Tony’s earliest memories of horse racing and highlight some of his favorite moments throughout his career in racing. Inside the Kentucky Derby: Around the Downs is a 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 a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is 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!

Joining the show today are Scott and Doug Davenport coaches of Bellarmine University’s Men’s Basketball team. As Louisville natives, Scott and Doug provide insight about their relationship with the city of Louisville and what the Kentucky Derby means to them having grown up in the city blocks away from Churchill Downs. Darren and KK discuss the coaches’ earliest memories of the derby and highlight some of their favorite moments of being at Churchill Downs.Inside the Kentucky Derby: Around the Downs is a 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 a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is 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!

The preference list for the 150th Kentucky Derby is complete following the running of the Lexington Stakes. Encino needed a win plus a scratch to make it into the top-20 for the Derby starting gate and he got both this weekend! Darren and KK analyze the performance from Encino and they discuss the potential scenarios for the Kentucky Derby including some potential movement from horses on the preference list. 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 most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners 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!

There will be a lot of moving parts throughout the next three weeks until the Kentucky Derby, but Saturday’s Lexington Stakes is a major part of deciding who’s in and who’s out of this year’s field. Contenders Hades and Encino currently sit on the bubble of Kentucky Derby contention. Both needing the win on Saturday to either get in or keep their hopes of qualifing for entry in the Derby starting gate. Darren and KK dive into the race to analyze their chances as well as the rest of the race field and give you their picks for the last race on the Road to the Kentucky 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!

The penultimate weekend of Championship Series races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby did not disappoint. Stronghold, Sierra Leone, and Resilience all punched their ticket to the starting gate for the 150th Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the performances in the Blue Grass, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby and look ahead to their upcoming training for the Kentucky 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 most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners 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!

Although Darren is still on Spring Break, KK is joined by Churchill Downs handicapping analyst Kaitlin Free. A lot is on tap for the last week of the Kentucky Derby 100 point prep races.  Blue Grass Stakes in Lexington at Keeneland on Saturday.Wood Memorial in New York at Aqueduct on Saturday.Santa Anita Derby in California at Santa Anita on Saturday.The final Derby Wager Future Pool is available until Sunday at 4 PM ET.Stay up to date with us on the Kentucky Derby website for the penultimate weekend of Road to the Kentucky Derby races across the country. 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.Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAlso, 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.

A clear derby favorite is in place after a weekend full of Championship Series Races. Fierceness stood out amongst the pack after collecting 100 points in a victory in the Florida Derby. Forever Young (JPN) shipped to Dubai and is the latest Japanese horse to win the UAE Derby. KK is joined by Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone to the performances from the Florida, Arkansas and UAE Derby and look ahead to what we could expect from the contenders moving forward. Plus, they review the changes on the leaderboard to project where the current contenders stand. 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 most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners 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!

Three major Championship Series races will be run this weekend that will dramatically impact the potential field for the first Saturday in May. The Arkansas Derby, Florida Derby and UAE Derby play key roles in the Road to the Kentucky Derby. All three races are 100-point races to the winner and will help the contender punch their ticket to the Kentucky Derby starting gate. Darren and KK dive into the race to analyze the race field and give you their picks for these races! 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!

It was a busy weekend of races including two Championship Races, the finale of the Japan Road to the Derby. Catching Freedom has punched his ticket to the derby starting gate with his last to first rally in the Louisiana Derby. Endlessly also jumped up the leaderboard after taking home the victory in the Jeff Ruby Steaks earning an additional 50 points on the Road to the Derby. Darren and KK analyze Catching Freedom and Endlessly’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from them moving forward. Plus, they look at the upcoming slate of races on the Road to the Derby schedule. 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 most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners 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!

The Lousiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks offer wagerers two great fields and give Kentucky Derby fans an idea of who the top competitors will be entering the starting on the first Saturday in May. Darren and KK give their analysis, picks and add context to the two races. 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.Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAlso, 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.

No Prep Races? No Problem! Darren and KK give us a preview of what to expect for Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 and Kentucky Oaks Future Wager Pool 1. This will be bettors first opportunity to pick their Longines Kentucky Oaks winner and their second to last opportunity to pick their Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve winner. Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool 5 time: Open | 12:00 PM ETCloses | 6:00 PM ETKentucky Oaks Future Wager pool 1 time: Opens | 12:00 PM ET Closes | 6:30 PM ETSubscribe 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.Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSAlso, 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

 Darren and KK give their analysis of a slow-paced Tampa Bay Derby. This race was the last 50-point race of the Championship Series of races. Trainer Chad Brown already has a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender in Sierra Leone, and stablemate Domestic Product just boosted his own profile in Saturday’s $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3). Darren and KK share their insights on the race and Darren shares his five words to describe the race.  

The Tampa Bay Derby stands as the lone Road to the Derby Race on the docket this weekend. It is the last 50-point race of the Championship Series. Two key horses in the running on Saturday include Sam F. Davis winner, No More Time and Holy Bull runner up Domestic Product. Darren and KK dive into the race to analyze the race field and give you their picks for these races! 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!

It was a busy weekend of races including three Championship Races, the finale of the prep series of races which concluded with some shuffling on the leaderboard. Dornoch, became the big winner of the weekend with a victory in the Fountain of Youth moving him up to second on the leaderboard. Darren and KK analyze Dornoch, Deterministic, and Encino’s performance and look ahead to what we could expect from them moving forward. Plus, they look at the upcoming slate of races on the Road to the Derby schedule. 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 most recent derby prep races from around the globe. They keep you up to date on the recent points earners 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!