Wilkes on Burnham Square's Final Breeze: "He's Ready"
Although Burnham Square covered his five-furlong breeze a bit faster (:59 1/5) than trainer Ian Wilkes was looking for April 26, the trainer was pleased and believes the gelding is ready for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Hernandez: Burnham Square Relaxed in Final Derby Breeze
Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. recaps Burnham Square's final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The gelded son of Liam's Map completed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 26.
Tappan Street Out of KY Derby With Condylar Fracture
Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street is out of the May 3 Kentucky Derby after exiting an April 26 workout at Churchill Downs with a condylar fracture to his right front leg. The injury is not life-threatening, according to Brad Cox.
Puca Again Has Chance at Making Kentucky Derby History
The dam to 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) victor Mage and 2024 participant Dornoch would get another shot at immortality if her McKinzie colt Baeza finds his way into the field for the first leg of the Triple Crown May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Ramos Partners With Flying Mohawk for First Derby Ride
Last May, Joe Ramos was recovering from a near-fatal motorcycle accident, hoping to return to the job he loves and visualizing the places that racing could take him. A year later, this rising star is back in the saddle and dreaming of roses.
Suspension Lifted, Baffert Aims for Seventh Derby Win
With a suspension from Churchill Downs lifted, trainer Bob Baffert has two chances for a record-breaking seventh win in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The disqualification of Medina Spirit in 2021 for a medication infraction leaves Baffert with six.
Beckman After Breeze: Flying Mohawk is a Dirt Horse
Trainer Whit Beckman says Flying Mohawk is a dirt horse following a breeze in company with Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender Drexel Hill April 25 at Churchill Downs .
Grande Highlights Derby/Oaks Breezes Across Kentucky
Several Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders hit the work tab across Kentucky April 25 for their final breezes ahead of the May 2-3 races, including Grande and Chunk of Gold.
Enhanced PPs Released for Japanese Runners in KY Derby
Equibase has enhanced the foreign past performance data with internal points of call information and short comments for the expected Japanese runners in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Built to Skip Kentucky Derby in Favor of Pat Day Mile
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners president and founder Aron Wellman confirmed April 25 that Built will enter the May 3 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) instead of the Kentucky Derby (G1), moving Neoequos into the Derby field.
Meet the Jockeys for the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Profiles compiled by America's Best Racing of 19 of the riders expected to compete in this year's classic.
Rodriguez, Tiztastic to Vie in Derby as Their Sires Did
The Road, sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm
CDI Expects Derby Week Performance Comparable to 2024
A day after the company announced a pause on some planned improvements to the Churchill Downs facility, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed confidence in this year's Kentucky Derby week performance.
As Derby Decision Looms, Built Fires Bullet
As connections debate whether to run Built in the Kentucky Derby (G1) or Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs May 3, the son of Hard Spun fired a bullet five furlongs in :59 2/5 April 24.
Lynch: Owen Almighty Made the Move We Were Looking For
Brian Lynch's assistant trainer and son, Nic, discusses what the team thought of Owen Almighty's April 24 breeze at Churchill Downs.
Curtis: Built Moved, Felt Great in Bullet Breeze
Jockey Ben Curtis was aboard Built April 24 for a bullet five-furlong breeze in :59 2/5 at Churchill Downs and is hopeful to get the call to ride should the horse enter the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Catalano On Built's Workout, Derby Decision
Trainer Wayne Catalano spoke with the media following Built's April 24 breeze at Churchill Downs in which he recorded a bullet five furlongs in :59 2/5. Both the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Pat Day Mile (G2) remain as options.
Letters: On Derby Points, New Racing Documentary
Letters to the BH Daily Editor, April 24, 2025
Cornucopian to Run in Allowance, Eyes Preakness Bid
A last-out fourth in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Cornucopian returns to action in a one-mile allowance optional claiming contest at Aqueduct Racetrack April 27 with an eye on the Preakness Stakes (G1).
Radio, Television Begin to Ramp Up Into Derby Week
A schedule compiled by America's Best Racing of racing programs on radio and television.