3 days ago · The Championship Series kicks off at Fair Grounds with the Risen Star Stakes, the first 50-point race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Darren and KK analyze the full race card, previewing the horses that could impact the standings. They also discuss John Hancock's record-setting performance in the Sam F. Davis Stakes.

8 hours ago · The Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds is a top Kentucky Derby prep race, known for producing contenders like War Emblem and Gun Runner.

12 hours ago · Risen Star weekend kicks off tomorrow at 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CT) with a full slate of races, including key Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep races. The excitement builds with the Risen Star Stakes, the first race offering 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby.. Featuring a mix of familiar contenders and rising stars, let's dive into an hour-long discussion about the Risen Star.

1 day ago · Now, it gets serious. Saturday’s $500,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) is the first 105-point qualifying race in the Kentucky Derby prep races.The winner receives 50 points, usually more than enough to earn a Derby berth. So, it’s “Win and You’re In” time at Fair Grounds.. It’s a Serious Race, and “East Avenue” is Unquestionably the most serious horse in the Field of 13.

13 hours ago · The home stretch towards the Run for the Roses starts Saturday with the 2025 Risen Star Stakes. This Kentucky Derby prep race at the Fair Grounds will award the top-five finishers on a 50-25-15-10 ...

11 hours ago · The excitement builds with the Risen Star Stakes, the first race offering 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Featuring a mix of familiar contenders and rising stars, let’s dive into an ...

1 day ago · Saturday’s Risen Star Stakes kicks of the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series races. The 1 1/8 mile Grade 2 race at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans drew a full and competitive field ...

1 day ago · The Grade 2, $500,000 Risen Star Stakes on Saturday at Fair Grounds ushers in a new, more important round of Kentucky Derby prep races. Thirteen were entered in the Risen Star but only one might ...

10 hours ago · A field of 13 is entered for the Risen Star, which is now worth $500,000. Morning-line favorite East Avenue (9-5), a troubled ninth last out in the BC Juvenile, makes his 2025 debut on Saturday.

2 days ago · The Risen Star is the first of the Kentucky Derby championship series that offer 50-25-15-10-5 qualifying points to the top five eligible finishers. A field of 13 was drawn for 1 1/8-mile race, and seven of the 3-year-olds have earned Derby points. Recent winners of the Risen Star went on to be great 3-year-olds.