As a son of champion sprinter Runhappy, So Happy wasn't supposed to be able to get the 1 1/8-mile distance of the Grade 1 $500,000 Santa Anita Derby, but he did, winning the race by 2 3/4 lengths.
Riley Mott trainee Albus won New York's definitive prep race for the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, drawing clear in the stretch to post a 1 1/4-length victory over fast-closing 38-1 shot Right to Party in the Grade 2
Before Ted Noffey was sidelined with bone bruising earlier this spring, Spendthrift Farm appeared to have the favorite to win the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.
Several minutes after unleashing a rocket move along the rail to win the $750,000 Central Bank Ashland Stakes April 3, Percy’s Bar entered a crowded stakes winner’s circle at Keeneland while carefully guided by jockey Luan
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.
