Clement, Shirreffs, Whiteley Speak Volumes From Grave
In this week's On Racing, David Whiteley's name emerged this week from the misty past with his selection by a branch of the Historical Review Committee to join Christophe Clement and John Shirreffs in the Racing Hall of Fame Class…
Tammaro Getting a Line on Kentucky Derby 152
It's a long way from the old Trinity Meadows in Texas to establishing the opening odds for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), but that's the path Nick Tammaro has taken to becoming the morning-line oddsmaker at Churchill Downs.
Favorite's Role for Renegade Will Not Faze Repole
If someone doesn't know Mike Repole very well, they might think he would be happier if his 3-year-old colt Renegade is the second betting choice in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) as opposed to the favorite.
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.