Kathynmarissa Overcomes Poor Start to Take Modesty
In the complete opposite position early as trainer Chad Brown expected, Kathynmarissa showed a surprise turn of foot to win the $478,670 Modesty Stakes (G3T) from behind May 1 at Churchill Downs.
Oxley to Cheer Ninth KY Derby Starter as Owner, Breeder
John "Jack" Oxley has bred one Kentucky Derby starter and raced eight since 1995. He won the Derby as an owner in 2001 with Monarchos and will be represented this year as the breeder of Further Ado.
The Road: Sizing Up Likely Early Kentucky Derby Runners
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 Scratched From Kentucky Derby
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.
Kentucky Derby Day Stakes Entries
Complete entries for the nine stakes races run May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Owner Maron Looking Forward to So Happy's Derby Start
Owner Hans Maron, who with his wife Ana campaigns horses as Saints or Sinners, is looking forward to watching his Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy run in the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Bella Ballerina Will Miss Kentucky Oaks
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.
BH at the Derby: Ocelli In after Fulleffort Scratch
On the April 30 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Corbin Blumberg discusses Fulleffort's scratch, Whit Beckman on Ocelli drawing in, Alex Smallwood and Frank Angst share Derby analysis, and mayor Craig Greenberg on the Derby's impact on Louisville.
Churchill Media Notes: Updates on Derby/Oaks Runners
Updates on Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) runners from track media.
Progress in Hawthorne Bankruptcy Proceedings
Hawthorne Race Course canceled racing April 30 for lack of entries but drew a seven-race card for May 3 with an average field size of 6.7 horses.