Knightsbridge Impressive in Gulfstream Return
Godolphin's homebred Knightsbridge made a dazzling return March 28 at Gulfstream Park, scoring a nine-length victory in his first start since capturing his debut last fall at Churchill Downs. The Pat Day Mile (G2) could be next for the colt.
Florida Derby Leads Key Trio of March 30 Derby Preps
The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm
Joseph Hopes Catalytic Brings Second Florida Derby Win
Saffie Joseph Jr. enjoyed a career highlight two years ago when he saddled White Abarrio for a victory in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1). This year, he makes a bid for his second triumph March 30 with Catalytic.
Champion Fierceness Seeks to Rebound in Florida Derby
Repole Stable's Fierceness, last year's juvenile male champion, was made the 8-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Notes: In Meydan Return Dura Erede Targets World Cup
Dubai Racing Club notes on the March 30 Dubai World Cup card.
T O Password Accepts Japan Invite to Kentucky Derby
Fukuryu Stakes winner T O Password has accepted the Japanese invite to the Kentucky Derby. The news was reported on X by Kevin Kerstein of Churchill Downs.
Derby Dozen: Liberal Arts Joins, Track Phantom Departs
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
Catching Freedom Moves to Fifth in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Off his victory in the Louisiana Derby (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Catching Freedom has moved into fifth place in the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll.
Le Dom Bro Pleasant Surprise for Young Trainer Cordero
Just nine months after coming to the mainland United States from Puerto Rico, 20-year-old Eniel Cordero is preparing to saddle Vicente Stella's Le Dom Bro March 30 in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Le Dom Bro a Pleasant Surprise for Trainer Cordero
Just nine months after coming to the U.S. from his native Puerto Rico, and at 20 years old, Eniel Cordero is preparing to saddle Vicente Stella's Le Dom Bro March 30 in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Derby Plans Underway for Honor Marie, Track Phantom
They may not have taken home the trophy and flower garland of the Louisiana Derby (G2), but the connections of Honor Marie and Track Phantom still had quite a bit to celebrate as their colts qualified for a start in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Muth, Timberlake Follow Mirrored Path to Arkansas Derby
Grade 1 winners Muth and Timberlake square off in search of a second top-level victory when an expected field of 10 3-year-olds compete in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park March 30.
Catching Freedom Rallies From Last in Louisiana Derby
In theory, the Kentucky Derby (G1) marks the first time a 3-year-old will race at the mile-and-a-quarter distance. That may not be the case for Albaugh Family Stables' Catching Freedom.
Endlessly Dominates Jeff Ruby Steaks; Will Skip Derby
Amerman Racing's Endlessly made short work of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) field, thundering home a powerful winner of the $700,000 feature race of the Turfway Park meet March 23.
Champion Fierceness Florida Derby Morning-Line Favorite
Repole Stable's Fierceness, last year's juvenile male champion, was made the 8-5 morning-line favorite for the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
T O Password Earns Free Pass to the Kentucky Derby
T O Password got a free pass to the Kentucky Derby (G1) with a hard-won victory in just his second career start March 23 at Nakayama Racecourse in Japan.
McCarthy Not Thinking Past Jeff Ruby With Endlessly
Six weeks before the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs, there are already those with "Derby Fever," caught up in the desire to run any eligible horse in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Just not Michael McCarthy, trainer of Endlessly.
Stakes Preview: Louisiana Derby and Essex Handicap
Greg Wolf & Paul Verderosa look ahead to the Grade 2 Louisiana Deby at Fair Grounds & Grade 3 Essex at Oaklawn.
The Road: Fair Grounds, Turfway Offer 200-Point Races
The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm
A Kentucky Derby Mystery Worth its Weight in Black Gold
The family of 1924 winning Kentucky Derby owner Rosa Hoots believes the gold trophy earned by Black Gold is currently residing at the Kentucky Derby Museum, which is just a short walk from the winner's circle where it was presented 100 years ago.