Calm before the Kentucky Derby storm at Churchill
With major prep work done — and rain on the way — Wednesday was a quiet day for most Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
With major prep work done — and rain on the way — Wednesday was a quiet day for most Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
The Bob Baffert-trained Citizen Bull wrapped up his Kentucky Derby preparations with a zippy five-furlong move Monday morning.
American Promise, dominant winner of the Virginia Derby, tuned up for the Kentucky Derby with a five-furlong move Saturday at Churchill Downs.
With its 50-day meet kicking off May 10, Monmouth Park’s stable area welcomed the first horses Saturday morning.
Jockey Jean Alvelo flew into Laurel Park from Puerto Rico for a single mount — Tall Order in Friday’s allowance feature. Good thing they made it count.
Trainer Jamie Ness will seek to win his 11th consecutive Delaware Park training title when the 2025 meet begins May 14.
Colonial Downs will for the first time host a Claiming Crown Preview day on Aug. 21 featuring eight races run under starter allowance conditions.
Journalism, the likely favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is the 8-1 morning line favorite in the Preakness future wager, which opens April 25-May 3.
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has issued an equine health advisory regarding fatal proximal forelimb fractures.
After losing most of two cards to weather last weekend, Charles Town Races will run an additional night of live racing April 23.