Latest Kentucky Derby 2015 News: Contender Updates, Fan Video, Schedule

Latest Kentucky Derby 2015 News: Contender Updates, Fan Video, Schedule–
The big news so far this week is that American Pharoah arrived at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 18, 2015 in an uneventful journey from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Reports reveal that the Zayat Stables colt will only breeze once on the Churchill Downs track in preparation for the 2015 Kentucky Derby. Bob Baffert’s assistant trainer Jim Barnes accompanied American Pharoah to barn 33 and stated that the horse will simply relax and get used to his surroundings.

Kentucky Oaks contender Maybellene made the trek to Churchill Downs with American Pharoah on Monday as well. Shortly after American Pharoah and Maybellene were settled in, Kentucky Derby contender Mr. Z also arrived for Zayat Stables.

Frosted will make his way to Louisville, Kentucky sometime next week. This year, the Godolphin Racing and Team McLaughlin receive a second chance with Frosted, a gray son of Tapit who recently won the Grade I Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.

Danzig Moon earned 40 Kentucky Derby qualifying points in the Blue Grass, and now that he has 45 points overall, his connections want to take a shot at the Derby if he continues to train well. A final decision on his participation in the Kentucky Derby should come late next week.

Kentucky Derby Fan Video Montage

Lady and The Track is collecting videos once again for the 2015 Kentucky Derby Fan Video Montage. If you’d like to join in on the fun simply email a short video clip to [email protected]. Please include your name, location, favorite Kentucky Derby horse, and how you’ll play your ticket in your video. All videos must be less than ten seconds long and must be filmed “sideways” by holding your phone horizontally while filming. All video submissions must be emailed in before 12:00 pm ET on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Kentucky Derby 2015 Possible Contenders & Odds

International Star 8-1
Dortmund 6-1
Carpe Diem 10-1
American Pharoah 5-1
Frosted 18-1
Mubtaahij 12-1
Materiality 12-1
El Kabeir 40-1
Upstart 22-1
Far Right 18-1
Itsaknockout 15-1
Firing Line 13-1
Danzig Moon 45-1
War Story 45-1
Tencendur 45-1
One Lucky Dane 40-1
Stanford 60-1
Mr. Z 60-1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 45-1
Bolo 40-1
Madefromlucky 45-1
Keen Ice 50-1
Frammento 60-1
Bold Conquest 70-1
*Odds courtesy of Bovada

Kentucky Derby 2015 Post Draw

The post position draw for the Kentucky Oaks is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The post draw for the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 5:30 pm ET at Churchill Downs. The traditional pill pull will be televised on NBCSN.

Kentucky Derby 2015 Post Time

The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby is set to take place at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Gates open early at 8:00 am ET with post time for the first race at 10:30 am ET. Post time for the Kentucky Oaks is approximately 5:45 pm ET on Friday May 1, 2015. Post time for the Kentucky Derby is approximately 6:24 pm ET. Visit KentuckyDerby.com for official information.

Kentucky Derby 2015 TV Schedule

The Kentucky Derby will be aired on NBC on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 pm ET. A Kentucky Derby post show will begin at 7:00 pm ET on NBCSN.

Kentucky Derby Events Schedule

Kentucky Oaks May 1, 2015
8:00 am Gates Open
10:30 am Race 1
11:00 am Race 2
11:30 am Race 3
12:05 pm Race 4
12:43 pm Race 5 La Troienne (GI)
1:26 pm Race 6 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (GIII)
2:08 pm Race 7
2:15 pm Longines Fashion Contest (Pink Carpet located near Gate 10)
3:02 pm Race 8 Eight Belles (GIII)
4:02 pm Race 9 Edgewood (GIII)
4:52 pm Race 10 Alysheba (GII)
Survivors Parade presented by Kroger
5:49 pm Race 11 Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI)
6:21pm Race 12

Kentucky Derby May 2, 2015
8:00 am Gates Open
10:30 am Race 1
11:01 am Race 2
11:31 am Race 3
12:04 pm Race 4
12:38 pm Race 5 Pat Day Mile (GIII)
1:19 pm Race 6 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (GII)
2:08 pm Race 7 Humana Distaff (GI)
2:59 pm Race 8 American Turf (GII)
3:43 pm Race 9 Churchill Downs Stakes (GII)
4:44 pm Race 10 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (GI)
6:24 pm Race 11 Kentucky Derby (GI)
7:20 pm Race 12
7:50 pm Race 13

Save The Date

Christine A. Moore Millinery will be hosting a Trunk Show on April 16-17 and April 27-30 at Rodes for Her located at 4938 Brownsboro Rd. Louisville, Kentucky 40222.

Team Lady and The Track and Fashion at the Races invites you to a casual Meet & Greet at the Galt House Hotel on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 pm located at Al J’s Conservatory. The 30-ft aquarium bar with sweeping views of downtown Louisville is the perfect place to enjoy a cocktail and celebrate the 141st Running of the Kentucky Derby while becoming acquainted with like-minded horse racing friends.