Japan's Derby Contenders: A Tale of Two Pedigrees
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, two Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders hail from Japan, one a Kentucky-bred with a decidedly American pedigree, and one with bloodlines less familiar to United States racing.
4 Key Plotlines that Can Shape Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale
The breeze-up sector has evolved into a hugely important part of the bloodstock market as each year pinhookers invest significant sums on raw materials at the yearling stage.
Four Sires to Break Through With First Derby Runners
This week's The List takes a look at four stallions expected to have their first-ever Kentucky Derby (G1) runners May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Maryland Stadium Authority Advances Laurel Park Plan
The Maryland Stadium Authority board of directors April 20 gave near-unanimous approval to spending $48.5 million to purchase Laurel Park for use as a training center.
Darling View Thoroughbreds Purchases Royal Patronage
Darling View Thoroughbreds has set the bar high in signing group 1-winning sprinter Royal Patronage to stand on its roster for 2026, entering at an introductory fee of AU$16,500.
Churchill Downs Inc. Purchases Preakness Stakes
Beginning in 2027, Churchill Downs Inc. will control the first two legs of the Triple Crown as the company on April 21 purchased the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1).
Asmussen Looking for Consistency from Chip Honcho
Now qualified for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen discusses what is being weighed in the decision to actually run Chip Honcho at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.
Brown Shares Thoughts on Iron Honor, Preakness' Future
Trainer Chad Brown discusses why he's pointing Iron Honor to the Preakness Stakes (G1) instead of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and shares his thoughts on the future of the Preakness.
Brown Points Iron Honor to Preakness Instead of Derby
Trainer Chad Brown said April 21 that Iron Honor will skip the Kentucky Derby (G1) and run in the Preakness Stakes (G1) as long as no major defections happen before the April 25 Derby entry date.