Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

On the April 28 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Byron King shares analysis of the race, Kate Hunter speaks on the Japanese horses' final works, Todd Pletcher reacts to Renegade's post position, and Liz Morris aims for history with Jaime Torres.

Take a look at the field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs in post position order.

As Churchill Downs' liaison to recruit and assist Japanese horses for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Kate Hunter doesn't mince words about her role and her goal.

Among the nine graduates of BloodHorse's Maiden Watch entered in the Kentucky Derby (G1) are the three favorites: Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment.

Horsemen are plenty familiar with entering horses in races only to land on the also-eligible list, but hopes, concerns, and pressures rocket to another level when that also-eligible list is for the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

Dollars and Sense with Frank Angst notes Churchill Downs plans more major renovations as it continues to lean into high-end experiences during Kentucky Derby week.

Only three owners have won the Kentucky Derby (G1) at least three times. All of them reached that milestone paired with the same trainer. That history would be welcome news for Paul Reddam and Doug O'Neill as they prepare Pavlovian.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

So Happy went largely unnoticed in the early stages of his life, bringing just $12,000 during his first public sale appearance, before stepping out of the shadows as a 2-year-old and directly onto the radar of trainer Mark Glatt.

While taking stakes winner Great White out to graze following morning training at Churchill Downs April 26, trainer John Ennis discusses waiting for his gelding to draw in off the also-eligible list for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Kentucky Derby (G1) preparations continue each morning under the watchful eyes of trainers, some of them atop ponies. Yet someone is unmistakably absent at the Louisville, Ky., track in 2026: "The Coach," D. Wayne Lukas.

On the April 27 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: We discuss contenders who breezed April 26-27 and speak with Alejandro Galindo (Intrepido), Doug O'Neill (Pavlovian), Declan Cannon and Bhupat Seemar (Six Speed), and John Ennis (Great White).

In his only breeze over the Churchill Downs track April 27, Six Speed looked a lot easier to handle as he pleased connections with his final piece of maintenance ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Derby.

Trainer Chad Summers said April 27 that 2025 Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo is aimed for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1), a decision reached after weighing options with owner Al Gold of Gold Square.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-10 a.m. EST, hosts Bobby Neuman and Jude Feld broadcast live from the Churchill Downs barn area, visiting with owners, trainers, jockeys, and handicappers about Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby horses.

It was love at first sight for Marette Farrell when she laid eyes on a colt by Into Mischief at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale. Nearly two years later, that colt is one of the top Kentucky Derby contenders.

Reiley McDonald, breeder of Kentucky Derby contender Fulleffort, recalls his journey that began nearly 50 years ago.