Horse Racing

Byron King reviews workouts from Coal Battle and Journalism leading up to the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). Source link

This column highlights the performances of 2- and 3-year-old maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more…

With the Road to the Kentucky Derby completed and the nation’s top 3-year-olds awaiting May 3 for their next venture to the starting gate, it came as no surprise that there were only minor changes to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top 3-Year-Old Poll April 22. Those minor changes came in the form of a…

Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine in Toronto, Ontario, April 26. The 2025 season will consist of 128 race dates and runs from April 26 through Dec. 14. “We’re ready to get this season underway,” Woodbine CEO Michael Copeland said. ​ “There is a renewed sense of excitement and momentum…

1. Sovereignty  Owner/Trainer: Godolphin/Bill Mott Into Mischief  —Crowned , by Bernardini  Breeder: Godolphin (KY) The Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) winner and Florida Derby (G1) runner-up arrived at Churchill Downs last week from Payson Park Training Center in Florida and recorded his penultimate workout before the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) by breezing five furlongs in 1:00…

April 22, 2025 12:39 PM 2:57 Following La Cara‘s bullet half-mile workout in :46 at Churchill Downs April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April…

April 22, 2025 1:33 PM 3:46 Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses his relationship with Godolphin, which dates back to winning the inaugural Dubai World Cup (G1) with Allen Paulson homebred Cigar in 1996. Mott trains Godolphin homebred Sovereignty, one of the expected betting favorites in the May 3…

April 22, 2025 1:13 PM 4:02 The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. View Comments Source link

Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with an eight-race card and a brand new casino that only seemed to take 100 years to get into operation. Opening day has eight races with total purses of $125,000—modest by some standards but encouraging for local horsemen who have suffered through years of decline…

The tale of the tortoise and the hare taught us that slow and steady wins the race. If that lesson rings true during the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3, it will be good news for Admire Daytona . With Japanese contenders becoming a regular part of the Kentucky Derby picture each season, many have learned to…