Cox Opts for Eight Belles with On Time Girl, Paradise
Trainer Brad Cox opts for the May 1 Eight Belles Stakes (G2) with On Time Girl and Paradise at Churchill Downs, as opposed to the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Cy Fair, Slay The Day Set for Rematch in Mamzelle
After finishing first and third, respectively, in Keeneland's Limestone Stakes (G3T) April 10, Slay the Day and Cy Fair are set for a rematch in the $300,000 Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) April 30 at Churchill Downs.
Mr. Prospector, Northern Dancer Lines Lead Derby Field
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the Kentucky Derby (G1) provides a useful snapshot of current commercial sire lines. With that in mind, we'll look at the sire lines of this year's runners, along with some recent historical context.
Chasten Chases Idiomatic's Hoofsteps in La Troienne
Chasten, the half sister of 2024 La Troienne Stakes (G1) winner Idiomatic, aims to follow in her sister's hoofsteps May 1 in this year's $1 million race at Churchill Downs.
Father vs. Son: Motts Square Off in Kentucky Derby 152
Competition between trainers Bill and Riley Mott May 2 at Churchill Downs brings a different backdrop, and a far larger spotlight, when father and son race horses against each other in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Pletcher, Brown Regroup After Losing Derby Favorite
To reach the starting gate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a wide array of good fortune is needed.
Major SEA Exhibition a Must for Art Lovers in Newmarket
Newmarket is bursting with talent this week and not just of the four-legged variety. Visitors to the town for the sales and racing can also take advantage of the art scene with a stunning new exhibition of the Society of…
‘Not 100%’ Samanagan Forced to Miss 2,000 Guineas
The Aga Khan Studs homebred Samangan (Blue Point), last seen filling the runner-up spot in the G3 Prix Djebel, has been ruled out of Saturday's Betfred 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, Samangan was beaten just once in…
Yulong to Launch Second Stallion Operation in Australia Following Segenhoe Stud Purchase
Yulong has announced plans to establish a second stallion operation in Australia following the acquisition of Segenhoe Stud in the Hunter Valley, the renowned farm where 18 Group 1 winners have been bred in the past 15 years alone, including…
Nine Maiden Watch Graduates Enter Derby Field
Among the nine graduates of BloodHorse's Maiden Watch entered in the Kentucky Derby (G1) are the three favorites: Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment.