Outside the U.S., it is a pretty commonplace occurrence for a major race to have a huge field. Historically, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe had a record 30 horses go to the post in 1967, and the Grand ...

As is always the case, this Kentucky Derby won’t lack for storylines. The biggest will obviously be the return of trainer Bob Baffert, who has six Derby victories, still tied for the most all-time ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As I noted in this space last year, I am not one to handicap the Kentucky Derby by historical rules. Doing so can distract from the fundamentals of handicapping. I largely approach ...

The Kentucky Derby will be run for the 150th time this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Fierceness has been installed as the 5-2 morning line favorite to take home the $3.1 million first ...

This field is stacked with horses who like to be on the lead in the early going — long shots Citizen Bull, Neoequos, East Avenue and Owen Almighty among them — and that could be a recipe for a hot, ...