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Further Ado Honed, Maintains Top Spot in Derby Dozen

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Asmussen Looking for Consistency from Chip Honcho

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
Now qualified for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen discusses what is being weighed in the decision to actually run Chip Honcho at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May.

Brown Shares Thoughts on Iron Honor, Preakness' Future

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
Trainer Chad Brown discusses why he's pointing Iron Honor to the Preakness Stakes (G1) instead of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and shares his thoughts on the future of the Preakness.

Brown Points Iron Honor to Preakness Instead of Derby

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
Trainer Chad Brown said April 21 that Iron Honor will skip the Kentucky Derby (G1) and run in the Preakness Stakes (G1) as long as no major defections happen before the April 25 Derby entry date.

Maryland Stadium Authority Advances Laurel Park Plan

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
The Maryland Stadium Authority board of directors April 20 gave near-unanimous approval to spending $48.5 million to purchase Laurel Park for use as a training center.

Four Sires to Break Through With First Derby Runners

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:00
This week's The List takes a look at four stallions expected to have their first-ever Kentucky Derby (G1) runners May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Churchill Downs Inc. Purchases Preakness Stakes

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:00
Beginning in 2027, Churchill Downs Inc. will control the first two legs of the Triple Crown as the company on April 21 purchased the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Four Sires Set to Breakthrough with First Derby Runners

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:00
This week's The List takes a look at four stallions expected to have their first-ever Kentucky Derby (G1) runners May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Chief Wallabee 'Smooth' Wearing Blinkers in Monday Work

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 03:00
Wearing blinkers for his April 20 breeze, which he recorded in 1:00 for 5 furlongs, Chief Wallabee is ready to take a step forward in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

BH Monday: Alvarado Seeks Derby Repeat

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 03:00
On the April 20 edition of BloodHorse Monday: Jockey Junior Alvarado talks about seeking a repeat Derby victory with Chief Wallabee and analyzes Sovereignty's Oaklawn Handicap (G2), Alan Porter dives into this year's Derby pedigrees.

Historical Kentucky Derby Trends Point to Commandment

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:00
By reviewing decades of Kentucky Derby (G1) results for commonalities uniting past winners (or losers), handicappers can build a profile of a typical Kentucky Derby winner.

Breeder Kahn Enjoying A Memorable Two-Month Stretch

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:00
Thanks to The Puma and In Our Time, two horses bred by Brian Kahn are giving the Californian two months to remember.

Intrepido Will Ship For KY Derby After Fast Work

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 03:00
Ranked 22nd on the Kentucky Derby (G1) leaderboard and needing two defections to get in the field, grade 1 winner Intrepido will ship to Churchill Downs following a fast work April 19 at Santa Anita Park.

Elliott Awaits First KY Derby Mount With Right to Party

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 21:00
As the son of multiple grade 1-winning jockey Stewart Elliott, Christopher Elliott grew up around horse racing's brightest lights. Now, he is set for one of the sport's biggest stages as he's slated to ride Right to Party in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

On to the Preakness for Tesio Winner Taj Mahal

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 21:00
Undefeated 3-year-old colt Taj Mahal is bound for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) following a dominant victory April 18 in the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park.

Ottinho to Bypass Kentucky Derby

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 03:00
Three Chimneys Farm's Ottinho, runner-up to Further Ado in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), will bypass the Kentucky Derby (G1) in favor of a start in either the Preakness Stakes (G1) or Peter Pan Stakes (G3), trainer Chad Brown said April 18.

The Puma, Albus Among Saturday Kentucky Derby Workers

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 21:00
Florida Derby (G1) runner-up The Puma and Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) winner Albus were among the Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders who breezed across the country April 18, two weeks out from the May 2 1 1/4-mile classic.

Equibase Ratings Flatter Renegade, Commandment

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 15:00
The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at Equibase Ratings of this year's United States-based Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls.

Renegade Has Penultimate Derby Work at Palm Beach Downs

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 03:00
Presumptive Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Renegade had his penultimate work before the first Saturday in May April 16 at Palm Beach Downs.

Who Will Be the Kentucky Derby 152 Favorite?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:00
For the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), oddsmaker Nick Tammaro's current projection lists Renegade at 9-2, Commandment at 5-1, and Further Ado at 6-1.

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