Staying humble and working hard after being thrown into the spotlight with a Preakness Stakes (G1) win aboard Seize the Grey in 2024, jockey Jaime Torres returns to the big stage aboard Incredibolt in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Taylor Made stallion's freshman sire and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Early Voting (Gun Runner) sired his first winner from his first starter April 26 in the second race at Churchill Downs.
Following a blistering start to his stud career, Home Affairs will head Coolmore Australia's roster for 2026 at a fee of AU$176,000 (all fees inc. GST).
On the April 26 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Analysis of the post position draw plus comments from Bhupat Seemar (Six Speed), Ned Toffey (Further Ado), Tyler Gaffalione (Fulleffort), and Riley Mott (Albus, Incredibolt).
Group 1-winning trainer Liam Browne has died at age 89. Browne trained Dara Monarch to victory in the 1982 Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and St James's Palace Stakes (G1).
The Haneda Hai (G1), held April 29 at Oi Racecourse—the first leg of the Dirt Triple Crown for 3-year-olds in Japan lacks a standout contender and looks to be a wide-open race.