Blood-Horse

The improving Will Then, one of the rising stars in the Southern California female turf division, trades in the Golden State for the Kentucky bluegrass when she starts in the May 2 $600,000 Edgewood Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs.

Japan's Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Luxor Cafe and Admire Daytona continued their acclimation exercises at Churchill Downs April 29 but finally got down to business with both colts working five furlongs in their last major pre-Derby drills.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Voters in the NTRA top 3-year-old poll agree Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism should be the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1) as the son of Curlin tops the final edition of that poll ahead of the year's opening classic.

The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland, was She Feels Pretty's only experience running the Modesty's 1 1/8-mile distance. But it was her most dominant win as she pulled away for a six-length conquest.

A full field of 20 is once again expected for what figures to be another challenging and perplexing handicapping riddle for bettors.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17 with a pair of special events at the Museum.

Bethany Taylor spoke of the thrill of her first Derby experience and provided insight into the youngster that has taken the small Louisiana-based stable to great heights as part of a diary written with Tom Pedulla for America's Best Racing:

Jeanne Marie's victory at Parx Racing earns trainer milestone win.

Prominent owner Mike Repole has generously pledged support to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance through a matching campaign throughout the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

America's Best Racing provides capsule look at this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) field.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit also posted suspensions and fines for Dr. Benjamin Bealmear for possessing a banned substance, and for trainer Darien Rodriguez, who got his third suspension and fine within the last two years.

American Business Awards honors ABR's A Stake in Stardom campaign.

Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan paused for a moment to think of an adjective to describe Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Good Cheer before remembering her accomplishments to date didn't need added definition: "She's undefeated."

Chunk of Gold is one of this year's "feel good" stories heading into the Kentucky Derby (G1) because the modestly bred gray or roan colt who cost just $2,500 as a yearling makes every fan feel like they, too, could one day realize their dream.

BH Interview: Mark Cutler

Jockey Umberto Rispoli, set to ride favorite Journalism in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, joins a special two-hour episode of BloodHorse Monday April 28 as Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois preview the race and speak with connections.

Yarraman Park Stud has trimmed the covering fee of elite stallion I Am Invincible, with the three-time Australian champion to stand the upcoming season at AU$220,000 (approx. US$141,169).