12-Second Furlongs: Contenders That Didn't Make Cut
Recent analysis of the recurring impact of :12 furlongs on the Kentucky Derby (G1) named five horses that made the cut this year. Now, we zero in on some prominent contenders that didn't.
Ortiz Jr. Riding Wave of Success Into Kentucky Derby
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2026 Kentucky Derby: How Fast a Pace Will We See?
J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on the prospective Kentucky Derby pace scenario.
Wonder Dean 'Moving As Well' as He Did in Dubai
Takuya Nakano, who rides UAE Derby (G2) winner Wonder Dean every morning for Daisuke Takayanagi, discusses the colt following an April 24 breeze he completed in 1:17 4/5 for 6 furlongs, coming home the final quarter-mile in :23 2/5.
Smith, 59, in Pursuit of Derby History Aboard So Happy
Hustling to make a morning airline flight from Kentucky back to his Southern California base, jockey Mike Smith moved with purpose around Churchill Downs April 24. His mount for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), So Happy, lacked the same…
Smith: So Happy 'Not Much of a Flashy Work Horse'
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith describes an April 24 workout from So Happy, his mount in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Three of World's Top-Rated Horses in HK Champions Day
Champions Day in Hong Kong brings together three group 1 fields with unusually strong challengers for the always-tough local runners.
Canadian Champion Jockey Husbands Announces Retirement
Patrick Husbands won a record eight Sovereign Awards as outstanding jockey. He won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003 with Wando and has ridden the winners of 3,714 races since 1994.
Bidding Underway on Starship Beauty Online Sale
Starship Beauty, by Hard Spun, is a half sister to Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifier Fulleffort and grade 1 stakes winner Power Squeeze.
So Happy Arrives at Churchill Downs
Hans and Ana Maron of Saints or Sinners Racing discuss Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy running in the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), held at Churchill Downs May 2.