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.
Tickets on Sale for 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland
Fans may secure their place in history at the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships, as tickets for the Oct. 30-31 festival of racing at Keeneland are on sale now.
Final Story Streaks to Maiden Victory at Keeneland
Final Story breaks his maiden April 19 at Keeneland. Azam, a half brother to grade 1 winner Magnitude, gets his first win at Gulfstream Park.
Second Stride Announces Honors
Second Stride announced its 2026 honorees. Mary Nixon will receive the Industry Champion Award, and Jan and Joan Carstanjen will receive the Volunteer Award at a ceremony April 27.
King Reviews Workouts From Further Ado, Chief Wallabee
Byron King reviews workouts at Churchill Downs from Further Ado and Chief Wallabee.
Further Ado Honed, Maintains Top Spot in Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
T.I.P. Announces 2026 Championship Updates
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program announced April 21 updates to the 2026 T.I.P. Championships, including a Thoroughbred Premier Series Preview Show and an enhanced exhibitor experience.
Queen Azteca Among Latest Supplements to Keeneland Sale
Keeneland announced April 21 that five horses—including grade 3 winner Queen Azteca—have been supplemented to its April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET April 24 on closing day of the spring meet.
Jockeys' Guild Launches Education and Career Program
The Lavin Family Foundation, Glen Hill Farm, and the Jockeys' Guild announce the establishment of the Jockeys' Guild Education Foundation, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated entirely to the educational empowerment of professional jockeys.
Just Basking, Speed Shopper Headline Bewitch Stakes
Nine fillies and mares will meet in the final graded stakes feature of Keeneland's spring meet, the $350,000 Bewitch Stakes (G3T). The field is topped by Just Basking and Speed Shopper, who each have a graded stakes win under their…