This week's Report from Japan looks at the 68 ready-to-run 2-year-olds that have been cataloged for the upcoming Chiba Thoroughbred Sale at Funabashi Racecourse.

The first foals of Shinzo, Ozzmosis, Native Trail, King's Gambit, and Hawaii Five Oh will be on offer at this week's Inglis Australian Weanling Sale at Riverside, held May 4-5.

Croix du Nord found just enough stamina to win the Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1T) by a nose over extreme longshot Werttemberg.

Golden Tempo wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.

Woodside Park has struck a deal to bring the former Juddmonte-owned Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Laurel River to Australia from Japan's Big Red Farm, presenting Australian breeders a chance to access the Into Mischief bloodline.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux says Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo will return to her base at Keeneland, and a decision on his racing schedule and Preakness Stakes (G1) status won't be made until she assesses his training and condition.

The 22-year-old son of Smart Strike had sired three runners-up in the American classic since 2016.

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Arkansas Breeders' Championship Stakes

Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve