Derby a 'Dream Come True' for Jockey Maldonado
Veteran rider Edwin Maldonado is set to ride in his first Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 aboard Pavlovian for Reddam Racing and trainer Doug O'Neill.
Franco, Rice Leading Jockey and Trainer at Aqueduct
Jockey Manny Franco and trainer Linda Rice were the leaders of the jockey and trainer standings at this year's Aqueduct winter meet, and kept their success rolling as they paced all others to win their respective categories at the Spring…
Potente a 'Heart Horse' For Farrell
It was love at first sight for Marette Farrell when she laid eyes on a colt by Into Mischief at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale. Nearly two years later, that colt is one of the top Kentucky Derby contenders.
Breeder McDonald Eyes Sport's Pinnacle with Fulleffort
Reiley McDonald, breeder of Kentucky Derby contender Fulleffort, recalls his journey that began nearly 50 years ago.
Franco, Rice Top Standings as Aqueduct Spring Meet Concludes
Jockey Manny Franco and trainer Linda Rice were the respective leaders of the jockey and trainer standings at the conclusion of this year's Aqueduct winter meet, and they repeated by topping the Aqueduct spring meet, which ran from Apr. 2-26.…
No Quarrel Here: Arbiter Much the Best in Woodbine’s Woodstock
In most situations, discussion is always best, but some days you just don't feel like hearing second opinions. Arbiter (Charlatan) didn't let anyone get a word in edge wise, and coasted home to a sublime victory in the Woodstock Stakes…
Naas Debut for Babouche’s Half-Sister Livenka
5.10 Naas, Mdn, 2yo, f, 5f 205yT LIVENKA (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}) is an important Juddmonte newcomer for the Ger Lyons stable as a half-sister to their Phoenix Stakes heroine Babouche (Kodiac) and her triple Group-winning full-sibling Zarinsk. Having won…
Week in Review: A Derby Fave From the Rail Will Have to Outrun 70 Years of History
The annual GI Kentucky Derby post-position draw isn't so much about landing a favorable gate assignment as avoiding a poor one. The task for the fast-closing Renegade got quite a bit tougher on Saturday when the flashy son of Into…
Chief Wallabee, Potente Head Kentucky Derby Workers at Churchill Downs
On a cloudy Sunday morning at Churchill Downs, six entrants put in their final breezes over a fast track, led by Chief Wallabee (Constitution). Mike and Kay Ball's Chief Wallabee worked a half-mile in :49.20 in company with the 3-year-old…
Grade I Winner Bottle of Rouge Scratched from Kentucky Oaks
Grade I winner Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso), one of two GI Kentucky Oaks hopefuls for trainer Bob Baffert, will not contest Churchill's Classic for fillies, according to the Hall of Fame trainer on Sunday. At 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning,…