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Inside the Kentucky Derby

Inside the Kentucky Derby

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 Welcome to Inside the Kentucky Derby your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide you with detailed recaps of the prep races along the Road to the Kentucky as well as preview all upcoming points races. The two along with various industry guests, also dive into the odds to give you experts insights on the field for upcoming races. You will be in the know by the time the field is set for the run for the roses on the first Saturday in May.© 2026 Inside the Kentucky Derby Politics & Government
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  • Inside the Kentucky Derby - John Battaglia Memorial Preview

    Inside the Kentucky Derby - John Battaglia Memorial Preview
    Feb 18 2026

    Join Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers on this week’s edition of Inside the Kentucky Derby as they preview a big weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, including Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial, Friday’s Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby Stakes and Sunday’s Hyacinth Stakes in Japan. KK and Darren also recap last weekend’s Fasig-Tipton Risen Star and spotlight several major Derby contenders coming out of that key prep.

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    39 mins
  • Inside the Kentucky Derby - Risen Star Preview

    Inside the Kentucky Derby - Risen Star Preview
    Feb 11 2026

    The Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series begins Saturday with the $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a full review of that race along with Saturday's $1.5 million Saudi Derby and Sunday's $500,000 Sunland Derby.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Inside the Kentucky Derby - Season 4 Debut

    Inside the Kentucky Derby - Season 4 Debut
    Feb 5 2026

    The Season 4 debut of 'Inside the Kentucky Derby' is here. Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein take listeners through four action-packed races this weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Season.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
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