As a pay channel, the JRA does not have viewership numbers for its past Kentucky Derby (G1) broadcasts. But as of March, the Green Channel has 219,000 subscribers to its TV channel and 155,000 to its Internet broadcasts. Source
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Louisville-Grown Beckman Has First KY Derby Starter
Whit Beckman, who grew up in the east end of Louisville, Ky., has his first starter in his city’s feature event. The former Todd Pletcher assistant sends Honor Marie to the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate. Source
Bettors Lose Case Against Baffert, CDI in Appeals Court
A lawsuit brought by a group of bettors against trainer Bob Baffert and Churchill Downs, Inc. was ordered dismissed for a second time by federal appeals court on May 2. Source
By the Numbers Look at 150 Years of the Kentucky Derby
By the Numbers looks at Kentucky Derby history. Source
Encino, Also-Eligible Mugatu Only Early Derby Scratches
At long last, the field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is set after the Kentucky Oaks Day scratch time passed. Source
Wet Conditions on Kentucky Oaks Day
Following morning rain, the dirt is sloppy to begin and the turf course is yielding. Source
How the Kentucky Derby Shapes Up: A Pace Analysis
The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm Source
Veteran Lukas, Rookie Asmussen Aim for Derby Success
Four-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas is putting his trust in the riding intelligence of first-time Derby jockey Keith Asmussen with Just Steel this year. Source
Filly West Memorial Upsets Males in Kentucky Juvenile
After just missing in her debut, West Memorial delivered a sustained run through the stretch to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $247,165 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes May 2 at Churchill Downs. Source
Angels Flight Runners Return for Senorita
Laulne goes for second consecutive stakes win at Santa Anita Park, again facing Alluring, Girl of My Dreams, and Antifona from the Angels Flight Stakes. Source