Public Assembly Takes Royal Heroine for D'Amato
Public Assembly continued to thrive since being purchased and transferred to trainer Phil D'Amato with a rallying victory in the $100,000 Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T) April 26 at Santa Anita Park.
Favored Good Cheer Draws Post 11 for Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky Oaks (G1) morning-line favorite Good Cheer will begin her journey from post 11 when the undefeated daughter of Medaglia d'Oro faces an expected 13 other 3-year-old fillies in the 1 1/8-mile test May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Favored Journalism Draws Post 8 for Kentucky Derby
The connections of Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism expressed relief after the anticipated Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite drew post 8 for the $5 million classic May 3 at Churchill Downs.
At 86, Anthony Chases First Oaks Win With Quietside
It appears as if 80 is the new 50 in Thoroughbred racing.
Tappan Street Out of KY Derby With Condylar Fracture
Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street is out of the May 3 Kentucky Derby after exiting an April 26 workout at Churchill Downs with a condylar fracture to his right front leg. The injury is not life-threatening, according to Brad Cox.
Hernandez: Burnham Square Relaxed in Final Derby Breeze
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. recaps Burnham Square's final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The gelded son of Liam's Map completed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 26.
Tenma Among Four Kentucky Oaks Fillies to Breeze
Tenma, Anna's Promise, Ballerina d'Oro, and Fondly breezed April 26 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Burnham Square Leads Kentucky Derby Workers on Damp Day
With a damp track at Churchill Downs April 26, several Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders postponed their final breezes. However, five Kentucky Derby hopefuls stuck to the Saturday game plan, led by Burnham Square and Final Gambit.
Wilkes on Burnham Square's Final Breeze: “He's Ready”
Although Burnham Square covered his five-furlong breeze a bit faster (:59 1/5) than trainer Ian Wilkes was looking for April 26, the trainer was pleased and believes the gelding is ready for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Machado Confident Final Gambit Can Win Kentucky Derby
Jockey Luan Machado is confident that Juddmonte Farms' Final Gambit can take to the dirt surface for the first time and win the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3.