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Thanks for Another Derby

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another naps as his connection snap photos in the barn on Sunday morning. (Eclipse Sportswire) Has it been a week already? When John Scheinman and I launched Kentucky Confidential for its sophomore season last Sunday, we didn’t know what lay ahead in the next seven days. But we knew we […]


Wrapping Up Kentucky Derby 138

John Scheinman wraps up Kentucky Derby 138.


Chapel, Scheinman: Derby Day

The KYC editors live blog Kentucky Derby day.


No Races, No Problem

Derby Week along the backstretch rail is an anthropological study waiting to happen.


Derby Draw Follows the Script

The post position draw for the Kentucky Derby unfolded like an early scene from a Hollywood movie, with every deserving horse getting close to their ideal post position.


Talking with Richard Migliore

John Scheinman talks with former jockey Richard Migliore about his Derby experiences, his new career as a TV analyst and his top choices for Kentucky Derby 138.


Workouts with Bruno and Molly

John Scheinman gets a view of Kentucky Derby workouts from analysts Bruno DeJulio and Molly Jo Rosen.


Talking with Dale Romans

John Scheinman talks to trainer Dale Romans about Dullahan, one of this year’s top contenders, and about the potential Derby pace.


The Jockey Factor

Once you’re done with the speed figures, data angles and all the rest of the stuff handicappers throw into trying to figure out how to win at this game, you’re left with what your eyes show you.


Live Wire: The Culmination

A memorable week culminates in the biggest day of horse racing Jeff Krulik has ever witnessed.