The 2025 edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was an unforgettable one, as Sovereignty prevailed in a thrilling finish over favored Journalism by 1 1/2 lengths with Baeza only another neck behin
In a bounce-back performance, Spirit of St Louis rallied to win the $1 million, Grade 1 Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Stakes May 3 at Churchill Downs, seizing the early season lead in the male turf division.
Sunday Silence spent a lifetime in search of respect, on the track and in the breeding shed. In the end, he earned it.
“He was very good,” said Shug McGaughey, a Hall of Fame trainer who handled arch-rival Easy Goer. “I ran against him four times and he beat us three times. And I ran a pretty good horse at him.”
Undefeated Good Cheer may emerge as racing’s next superstar after she delivered an emphatic 2 ¼-length victory in the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks Friday at Churchill Downs.
