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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.
Casse: Sandman is 'At The Top of the Mountain'
Trainer Mark Casse spoke with the media following Sandman's final Kentucky Derby (G1) breeze April 23, a five-furlong work in 1:02 2/5 at Churchill Downs.
Sandman Records Final Derby Breeze 10 Days Before Race
With 10 days to go, Sandman became the first Kentucky Derby (G1) contender to record his final breeze ahead of the May 3 race, traveling an easy five furlongs in 1:02 2/5 at Churchill Downs April 23.
Journalism Expected Favorite in Preakness Future Wager
The new Maryland Jockey Club, in conjunction with 1/ST Racing, announces the field and morning line odds for the Preakness Stakes Future Win Wager. Journalism is the 8-1 morning line favorite.
Espinoza reflects on 'Best Horse I Ever Rode'
Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah electrified the sport of horse racing with their accomplishments together. After winning the Triple Crown, they won the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
Journalism Arrives at Churchill Downs
Michael McCarthy discusses expected Kentucky Derby favorite, Journalism, after the colt arrived at Churchill Downs from Southern California April 22.
Journalism Arrives at Churchill Downs for Derby
Journalism, the expected favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), completed a 12-hour journey from Southern California April 22 and arrived at Churchill Downs around 4:30 p.m. ET.
