Scratches, Weather Conditions for Kentucky Derby Day
Fans arriving at Churchill Downs for racing on Kentucky Derby Day should prepare for cool weather, with high temperatures expected to be in the mid- to upper-50s. Cloudy skies will eventually give way...
The Puma Out of Kentucky Derby With Leg Swelling
Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner and Florida Derby (G1) runner-up The Puma has been scratched from the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs because of what his connections say is leg swelling cause...
Happiness is a Fast Derby Horse for Evergreen Smith
In this week's On Racing, on May 2, So Happy will mark jockey Mike Smith's 29th Kentucky Derby (G1) mount. At 59, Smith would be the oldest jockey ever to win the Derby....
Gun Runner Makes Statement With 1-2 Oaks Finish
Lest anyone needed a reminder how apt Gun Runner is at shining under the glare of the spotlight, the chestnut stallion delivered a massive flex Friday evening as he sired the 1-2 finishers in the Kent...
Always a Runner Shines in First Primetime Kentucky Oaks
Attacking the leaders with a relentless wide bid on the outside in the stretch, Always a Runner remained unbeaten in three starts by wearing down Meaning to win the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at...