Blood-Horse

As the days draw near for the Kentucky Derby (G1), the clock is ticking down for another day certain to provide an exciting jolt to the Thoroughbred racing industry. The doors to a new, ultra-modern version of Belmont Park will open Sept. 18.

NBC Sports' Donna Brothers will be covering the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) for the final time.

A breeding right in boom first season sire Anamoe topped the opening day of the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale, April 29, selling to Bangaloe Stud's Julia Ritchie for AU$450,000.

Yulong has revealed that its two new stallion prospects, Devil Night and Private Harry, will stand on its inaugural New South Wales roster at the culmination of their racing careers this season, with the fees for both yet to be announced.

Yulong has announced the acquisition of Segenhoe Stud, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion into Australia's premier Thoroughbred breeding region, the Hunter Valley.

Keeneland announced April 29 that Reed Ringler will join its sales team beginning May 1. In this new role, he will focus on client services, global recruitment, and sales development.

With a team of four heading under the hammer, Ardglas will be looking to repeat previous years' good fortunes, which include the sale-topping 300,000-guinea son of Le Havre, the subsequent multiple winner Pouvoir Magique.

The catalog for the Tattersalls Online May Sale is now online and features 72 horses in and out of training, headed by last year's Greenham Stakes (G3) third Saracen.

Marin's record-breaking week included two six-win days, April 24 and April 26, raising his season total of wins to 149. The old record of 147 was set in the 2014-2015 season by Tampa Bay regular Antonio Gallardo.

Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Silent Tactic has been scratched from the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a bruised foot, allowing also-eligible Great White to enter the classic.

To reach the starting gate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a wide array of good fortune is needed.

Processing conflicting emotions is something Dana Bernhard and her son, Ben, are currently navigating. They are looking forward to participating in their first Kentucky Derby (G1) with Albus and Incredibolt, but there is grief there as well.

Competition between trainers Bill and Riley Mott May 2 at Churchill Downs brings a different backdrop, and a far larger spotlight, when father and son race horses against each other in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

To reach the starting gate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), a wide array of good fortune is needed.

Chasten, the half sister of 2024 La Troienne Stakes (G1) winner Idiomatic, aims to follow in her sister's hoofsteps May 1 in this year's $1 million race at Churchill Downs.

Trainer Brad Cox opts for the May 1 Eight Belles Stakes (G2) with On Time Girl and Paradise at Churchill Downs, as opposed to the Kentucky Oaks (G1).

After finishing first and third, respectively, in Keeneland's Limestone Stakes (G3T) April 10, Slay the Day and Cy Fair are set for a rematch in the $300,000 Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) April 30 at Churchill Downs.

Supporters of a strong urban service boundary as a means to protect farms from development in Lexington-Fayette County, Ky., celebrated an April 28 decision by lawmakers to renovate and upgrade a sewer pump station at its current location.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

A dark bay or brown filly by Golden Pal sold to owner/breeder Ken Ramsey for $50,000 to top the 2026 OBSOnline April "Second Chance" sale, a digital auction held April 24-28.