As the days draw near for the Kentucky Derby (G1), the clock is ticking down for another day certain to provide an exciting jolt to the Thoroughbred racing industry. The doors to a new, ultra-modern version of Belmont Park will open Sept. 18.

NBC Sports' Donna Brothers will be covering the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) for the final time.

To reach the starting gate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a wide array of good fortune is needed.

Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Silent Tactic has been scratched from the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a bruised foot, allowing also-eligible Great White to enter the classic.

Processing conflicting emotions is something Dana Bernhard and her son, Ben, are currently navigating. They are looking forward to participating in their first Kentucky Derby (G1) with Albus and Incredibolt, but there is grief there as well.

Competition between trainers Bill and Riley Mott May 2 at Churchill Downs brings a different backdrop, and a far larger spotlight, when father and son race horses against each other in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

To reach the starting gate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a wide array of good fortune is needed.

In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the Kentucky Derby (G1) provides a useful snapshot of current commercial sire lines. With that in mind, we'll look at the sire lines of this year's runners, along with some recent historical context.

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.