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 Churchill Downs.
Two years after first flashing potential by winning the Sir Barton Stakes on the 2024 Preakness Stakes (G1) undercard, Corporate Power delivers on his promise by edging Skippylongstocking in the Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.
In the complete opposite position early as trainer Chad Brown expected, Kathynmarissa showed a surprise turn of foot to win the $478,670 Modesty Stakes (G3T) from behind May 1 at Churchill Downs.
A well-timed ride from Jorge Ruiz lands No Show Sammy Jo back in the winner's circle for a graded stakes breakthrough in the Sheepshead Bay (G3T) for older fillies and mares.
Floating up to 13-1 off a 4-1 morning line, Moon Spun pulls off the upset in the $474,000 Unbridled Sidney Stakes (G2T) May 1 at Churchill Downs with a front-running victory while Shisospicy finishes last.
Oral arguments in trainer Philip Serpe's two-year suspension were heard May 1 before the Federal Trade Commission at its Washington, D.C., headquarters.
During King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four-day visit to the United States, the Queen took some time to highlight Thoroughbred racing and horse welfare during an April 30 visit to Smitten Farm near The Plains, Va.