The Kentucky legislature has passed a sweeping bill that opens the door to fixed-odds wagering in the state and bars a cap being placed on the number of mares bred to a stallion there. In its final passage Wednesday, the…
Purse levels for maiden special weight (MSW) races at Kentucky's two summer meets, Ellis Park and Kentucky Downs, are projected to remain level this year compared to 2025. At Ellis, that means $100,000 per MSW race over the course of…
The long run of preps for the GI Kentucky Oaks will come to a close this weekend as the last of the 3-year-old filly preps will be run. All eyes will be on Keeneland Friday as the track will host…
Racing for owner Sultan Ali and trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash, Kentucky-bred Dark Saffron captures the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) for a second year in a row March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.
Wonder Dean chased down favorite Six Speed to win the UAE Derby (G2) March 28 in Dubai, continuing Japan's domination of the race and earning entry to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Among a list of 25 nominations in the Sports Emmy Award category, NBC Universal has landed three for NBC Sports' presentation of Kentucky Derby 151, the organization announced via press release. The three categories are Outstanding Live Sports Special: Non-Championship…
TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack provides analysis for Saturday's GI Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and GI Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. Both offer 100-50-25-15-10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Last Saturday's Results – Black…
The UAE Derby (G2) March 28 will award at least one guaranteed invitation to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and there are many prospects in the 12-horse field.
For the connections of the eight likely starters in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 28 at Oaklawn Park, the race in one way, shape, or form will determine whether their 3-year-old will be running in the May 2…
Brad Cox always seems to be loaded when it comes to top 3-year-old fillies, and he's got another good one in Life of Joy (Gun Runner), who pulled off an impressive victory in the GII Fair Grounds Oaks. With the…