Nearly three years after the actual race, the industry now recognizes the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1) as official and Mandaloun, who crossed the wire second, as the race winner following the disqualification of Medina Spirit.

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

Byron King reviews race replays from the Saudi Derby (G3) and Rebel Stakes (G2).

The National Football League had Taylor Swift. The Kentucky Derby (G1) could have Timberlake.

Dornoch, Locked expected to make their 3-year-old debuts in the March 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) March 2 at Gulfstream Park. The tilt is a Kentucky Derby (G1) points race.

Welch Racing's Epic Ride will look to continue his dominance over the Turfway Park 3-year-old male division with a third straight victory in the $150,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes March 2.

Comments from trainer Yoshito Yahagi after Forever Young's victory in the Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

After spotting two American runners several lengths entering the King Abdulaziz Racecourse stretch, Forever Young launched a sustained rally to catch Book'em Danno in the final strides to secure a nose victory in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3). 

Replay of the 2024 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse won by Forever Young over Book'em Danno. Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

Andy Serling & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Rebel Stakes & Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn.

D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as a Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Kentucky Derby Museum, speaks with news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.

Officials with Churchill Downs Inc. confirmed Feb. 22 that the new paddock will be completed in time for this year's spring meet that will feature the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at the company's flagship track in Louisville, Ky.

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago.

The Road, contenders on the Triple Crown trail

Trainer Ron Moquett is testing the unknown with Time for Truth in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park.

Sierra Leone improved to the second spot on the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top 3-year-old poll following an impressive come-from-behind win in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

The Saudi Derby (G3) is a proving ground for some ambitious connections eyeing the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) for their developing colts.

The winners of Oaklawn Park's first and second 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) points races—Catching Freedom and Mystik Dan—will bypass the Feb. 24 Rebel Stakes (G2), but they could meet again in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1).

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs.

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