Wide-Open Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Lures Nine
The $1 million Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) May 2 brings a wide-open field of nine to Churchill Downs.
Waggley Becomes First Stakes Winner for Life Is Good
The speedy 2-year-old Waggley continues to make headlines for WinStar Farm's freshman sire and four-time grade 1 winner Life Is Good. After a debut win earlier this month, she captures the April 29 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes.
Kentucky Oaks Preview: Another Round Awaits Percy’s Bar
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.
Stark Contrast Returns to Grass in American Turf
After at most a passing thought about a run in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of Stark Contrast will instead keep the son of Caravaggio in his comfort zone with a start in the $1 million American Turf Stakes…
Splendora Takes On Ways and Means in Derby City Distaff
Splendora takes on Ways and Means, who returns after an 11-month layoff, in the May 2 Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Notes: Derby, Oaks Fields Dealt Changes
Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Three Undefeated Contenders Face Off in Pat Day Mile
Crude Velocity and Englishman headline the undefeated horses, each having won last out in allowance-level company by open lengths. Englishman has won both career starts by more than 7 lengths.
Cox Opts for Eight Belles with On Time Girl, Paradise
Trainer Brad Cox opts for the May 1 Eight Belles Stakes (G2) with On Time Girl and Paradise at Churchill Downs, as opposed to the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Cy Fair, Slay The Day Set for Rematch in Mamzelle
After finishing first and third, respectively, in Keeneland's Limestone Stakes (G3T) April 10, Slay the Day and Cy Fair are set for a rematch in the $300,000 Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) April 30 at Churchill Downs.
Mr. Prospector, Northern Dancer Lines Lead Derby Field
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the Kentucky Derby (G1) provides a useful snapshot of current commercial sire lines. With that in mind, we'll look at the sire lines of this year's runners, along with some recent historical context.