2025 Florida Derby Cheat Sheet

2025 Florida Derby Cheat Sheet

The Florida Derby has historically been the most important steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby with 25 3-year-olds who competed in the race going on to glory in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. Mage, who finished second in the 2023 Florida Derby, was the last horse to come out of Gulfstream Park’s marquee race for 3-year-olds and go on to win the Kentucky Derby. Read More...

Final Gambit Wins Jeff Ruby Steaks, Kentucky Derby Bound

Final Gambit rallied from last to first with a six-wide run down the stretch and won the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park on Saturday, punching his ticket to the Kentucky Derby (G1) in six weeks. The 3-year-old trained by Brad Cox earned 100 qualifying points to move into second place on the Derby leaderboard with his 3 ½-length victory over fellow closer Flying Mohawk. King's Gambit. Coady Photo. King's Gambit punches Derby ticke…