The Churchill Downs crowd held their breath May 2 when Great White reared, fell, and was scratched before the Kentucky Derby (G1). Trainer John Ennis said May 3 that the horse had no issues after and could point to the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Golden Tempo wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux says Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo will return to her base at Keeneland, and a decision on his racing schedule and Preakness Stakes (G1) status won't be made until she assesses his training and condition.

The 22-year-old son of Smart Strike had sired three runners-up in the American classic since 2016.

Churchill Downs Inc. officials had predicted that the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) would set records, and business numbers released after Golden Tempo won the Run for the Roses lived up to that billing.

Trainer Cherie DeVaux makes history as the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses with Golden Tempo's upset in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

After becoming the first woman to capture the Kentucky Derby (G1) as a trainer, Cherie DeVaux may be the one who sparks dreams of girls and women thinking about becoming involved in horse racing.

Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner and Florida Derby (G1) runner-up The Puma has been scratched from the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs due to what his connections say is some leg swelling caused by a skin infection.

Renegade is favored in early win wagering for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), while Further Ado is favored in Oaks-Derby Double.

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

After losing his original Kentucky Derby (G1) mount when Silent Tactic scratched earlier in the week, jockey Cristian Torres gets a surprise call from trainer Doug O'Neill to ride Robusta—the rider's first Derby mount.

Trainer Brad Cox has one of his best chances to secure a satisfying Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph this year when he runs Commandment and Further Ado.

Trainer Brad Cox has one of his best chances to secure a satisfying Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph this year when he runs Commandment and Further Ado.

In addition to proving himself as a top contender on the Derby trail, The Puma has the advantage of a team surrounding him that knows what it's like to win a Kentucky Derby (G1).

Trainer Doug O'Neill calls Cristian Torres to ask if he'll ride Robusta in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at the horses who are contenders to secure the early lead in this year's Kentucky Derby (G1), and, for good measure, offers thoughts on most likely winners.

John "Jack" Oxley has bred one Kentucky Derby starter and raced eight since 1995. He won the Derby as an owner in 2001 with Monarchos and will be represented this year as the breeder of Further Ado.

As an ambassador at Kentucky Horse Park. Funny Cide's impact would continue even after his six seasons of racing that saw him win two classics, the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at 4, and stakes at age 6 and 7.

A Dosage analysis of Kentucky Derby (G1) starters identifies Emerging Market as the "gold standard" as judged by his aptitudinal balance of speed and stamina.

Trainer Mark Glatt may be heading toward his first Kentucky Derby (G1) but as he prepares Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy for the 1 1/4-mile classic, he has plenty of success as a foundation.