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Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior, the world's top-rated horses, turn back powerful international raiders on Champions Day in Hong Kong April 26.

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

Southern California-based trainers are generally known to have their horses work quickly in tune-ups for major stakes races. On April 26, that reputation was reinforced from two West Coast trainers preparing horses for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Bottle of Rouge has been declared out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1) after exiting an April 26 workout with a cough, freeing a starting spot for Go Grey Stable's longshot Lovely Grey, a Vekoma filly owned by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.

Take A Breath and jockey Emisael Jaramillo make it back-to-back graded stakes wins April 25 when narrowly prevailing in the $102,000 Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T) for fillies and mares going 1 mile on turf at Santa Anita Park.

Fourteen fillies and mares will have the chance to prove themselves at the top level April 26 in Peru, as they contest the Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) at Hipodromo de Monterrico, a Challenge Series race for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T). 

Cutting back to 6 furlongs for the first time since last May, One Magic Philly rolled to a 2-length victory in the April 25 Roxelana Stakes, the feature race on opening day of Churchill Downs' spring meet.

Horse Racing Radio Network announced April 25 they will recognize the accomplishments of 2011 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Animal Kingdom beginning April 27.

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

Renegade will attempt to outrun a 40-year-old post position jinx when the 4-1 morning-line favorite breaks from the rail in the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

On the April 25 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: We discuss several leading contenders performing their final works and check in with connections such as Brad Cox, Chad Brown, Mike Smith, and more.

The Kentucky Oaks (G1) field is set, led by 4-1 favorite Zany who is trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Repole Stable.

The return to action of the previous year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner is always a major event and the appearance of Daryz is the headline act in the Prix Ganay (G1).

The connections of dual Saudi Cup (G1) winner Forever Young are considering either a dirt and turf campaign for the star Japanese racehorse this fall. 

Further Ado, Commandment, and Fulleffort—three graded stakes-winning 3-year-olds trained by Brad Cox—highlight the morning training session April 25 at Churchill Downs with breezes in preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen opts to skip the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) with Risen Star Stakes (G2) runner-up Chip Honcho and point to the Preakness Stakes (G1).

If someone doesn't know Mike Repole very well, they might think he would be happier if his 3-year-old colt Renegade is the second betting choice in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) as opposed to the favorite.

It's a long way from the old Trinity Meadows in Texas to establishing the opening odds for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), but that's the path Nick Tammaro has taken to becoming the morning-line oddsmaker at Churchill Downs.

On the final day of Keeneland's spring meet April 24, the action closed out with General Graham topping the Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, selling for $375,000 to Jethorse.

Keeneland's 2026 spring meet ended April 24, closing a season distinguished by record handle and purses, milestone achievements, and standout performances.