Kentucky

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at the horses who are contenders to secure the early lead in this year's Kentucky Derby (G1), and, for good measure, offers thoughts on most likely winners.

Fulleffort scratches from the Kentucky Derby (G1) because of a chipped ankle. This makes room for Ocelli to draw in off the also-eligible list.

While a quick return to racing is expected, Bella Ballerina will be scratched from the Kentucky Oaks (G1) because of an ill-timed leg injury.

The owners of Kentucky Oaks (G1) entrant Meaning are thrilled to be back at Churchill Downs for the first weekend in May with another elite contender.

This article published initially by BloodHorse MarketWatch explores the influence of Mr. Prospector in the Kentucky Derby (G1) winners sired by multiple leading North American stallion Into Mischief, also the sire of three Derby starters this year.

Trainer Mark Glatt may be heading toward his first Kentucky Derby (G1) but as he prepares Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy for the 1 1/4-mile classic, he has plenty of success as a foundation.

As an ambassador at Kentucky Horse Park. Funny Cide's impact would continue even after his six seasons of racing that saw him win two classics, the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at 4, and stakes at age 6 and 7.

Churchill Downs announces that trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has scratched My Miss Mo from the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1), clearing the way for also-eligible Nycon to draw into the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies. 

Grade 1 winner Percy's Bar brings a career-best recent win along with a long list of storylines into a primetime edition of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 1 at Churchill Downs.