Lone Star Park

While the Kentucky Oaks (G1) will receive the majority of the attention May 1 at Churchill Downs, there is another leading lady who will definitely steal some of the spotlight.

A dark bay or brown filly by Golden Pal sold to owner/breeder Ken Ramsey for $50,000 to top the 2026 OBSOnline April "Second Chance" sale, a digital auction held April 24-28.

Novara Park Stud announced April 28 that group 2-scorer The Foxes will join its stallion roster this season at an opening fee of NZ$10,000 (plus GST).

Supporters of a strong urban service boundary as a means to protect farms from development in Lexington-Fayette County, Ky., celebrated an April 28 decision by lawmakers to renovate and upgrade a sewer pump station at its current location.

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst notes Churchill Downs plans more major renovations as it continues to lean into high-end experiences during Kentucky Derby week.

Horsemen are plenty familiar with entering horses in races only to land on the also-eligible list, but hopes, concerns, and pressures rocket to another level when that also-eligible list is for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).