Derby Week Opening Day Moved to Afternoon, Sunday Added See Article / Wednesday, February 4, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating The first day of racing at Churchill Downs in advance of the Kentucky Derby April 25 will be moved to the afternoon after being held at night since 2011. Additionally, a Sunday card will be added to Derby Week April 26. Read more
Turfway Park Cancels Feb. 4 Card See Article / Wednesday, February 4, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating The cancellation comes one day after the track had announced it's Feb. 4-5 cards would begin at 1 p.m. EST, rather than the normal 5:55 p.m. start time. Read more
Well-Prepared Intrepido the Choice in Robert B. Lewis See Article / Wednesday, February 4, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating Mike Curry, of America's Best Racing, sees Intrepido as the pick for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park while Robusta could pull the upset. Read more
Intrepido Again Faces Baffert Barrage in Lewis See Article / Wednesday, February 4, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Intrepido, trained by Jeff Mullins, defeated Desert Gate and Plutarch in the 2025 American Pharoah Stakes and is scheduled to meet them again in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park. Read more
Radio, TV Coverage Schedule of Busy Derby Prep Weekend See Article / Wednesday, February 4, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Schedule for racing on radio, television, streaming, as compiled by America's Best Racing. Read more