Kentucky Derby News

Gosger seemingly has a bright future after capturing Saturday's $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. But that future will not include the Kentucky Derby (G1).

With three weeks remaining until the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), preparations intensified Saturday morning at Churchill Downs with three contenders recording timed workouts: Flying Mohawk (four furlongs, :50.80),...

The Road to the Kentucky Oaks wrapped up with the Ashland S. (G1) at Keeneland, bringing the field for the first Friday in May into sharper focus. The top contenders are Quietside, La Cara, and Good Cheer.

Luxor Cafe, a Kentucky-bred son of American Pharoah, brings a four-race winning streak to Churchill Downs.

The fourth straight UAE Derby (G2) winner from Japan, Admire Daytona might not have the flair of compatriots Forever Young or Luxor Cafe, but he shouldn’t be underestimated.

Churchill Downs is set to celebrate the spirit of the Bluegrass State at Thurby presented by Old Forester on Thursday, May 1, with a full day of racing, live entertainment and Kentucky experiences in partnership with the Frazier History Museum.
 
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Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year, makes the second start of her four-year-old campaign in Saturday’s $1.25 million Apple Blossom S. (G1) at Oaklawn Park—one of the premier two-turn races in the country for older fillies and mares.

SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, et al’s Rodriguez punched his ticket to Louisville following a 3 1/2-length tally in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) at Aqueduct on April 5.

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