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Since being stretched out to longer turf races, Speed Shopper has registered consistent victories and top finishes. That continued April 24 when the 5-year-old rallied wide in the third and final turn to win the Bewitch Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland.

Trying to break a jinx that's almost as old as the Kentucky Derby (G1) itself isn't the way trainer Chad Brown planned to arrive at the Derby. But that's where he is with Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Emerging Market, and Brown is OK with it.

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund telethon shattered its previous record, raising more than $575,000.

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

Starship Beauty, by Hard Spun, is a half sister to Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifier Fulleffort and grade 1 stakes winner Power Squeeze.

Emerging Market, So Happy, and Wonder Dean breeze at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Champions Day in Hong Kong brings together three group 1 fields with unusually strong challengers for the always-tough local runners.

Patrick Husbands won a record eight Sovereign Awards as outstanding jockey. He won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003 with Wando and has ridden the winners of 3,714 races since 1994.

Hustling to make a morning airline flight from Kentucky back to his Southern California base, jockey Mike Smith moved with purpose around Churchill Downs April 24. His mount for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), So Happy, lacked the same urgency.

Recent analysis of the recurring impact of :12 furlongs on the Kentucky Derby (G1) named five horses that made the cut this year. Now, we zero in on some prominent contenders that didn't.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm

Al and Bill Ulwelling's 2025 King's Plate winner, Mansetti, was named Canadian Horse of the Year during the 51st Sovereign Awards hosted April 23 by The Jockey Club of Canada. The Kevin Attard trainee was also named champion 3-year-old male.

Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 28 horses for its OBSOnline April "Second Chance" digital auction taking place April 24-28.

Riding the momentum of closing day, Keeneland's April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale brings together top industry professionals. The auction bridges the excitement from the spring meet and the Kentucky Derby (G1), offering ready-to-run horses.

ESPN Louisville will once again offer six days of Kentucky Derby coverage over its airwaves, as the station will broadcast at least 30 hours of live shows from Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby 152 week.

Magic Millions has assembled a world-class catalog featuring seven group 1 winners and 111 black-type performers for its National Broodmare Sale May 26-27 at the Gold Coast.

The April 23 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) work tab was headlined by likely Derby favorite Renegade, who recorded 4 furlongs in :50.94 at Palm Beach Downs.

Churchill Downs media provides updates on potential Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) starters.

Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Silent Tactic and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders Counting Stars and Search Party calmed the nerves of trainer Mark Casse by completing their final breezes April 23 at Churchill Downs.

Superstar shuttler Too Darn Hot will once again headline Darley Australia's roster for 2026 as the top-class nursery revealed a 16-strong team across both Kelvinside and Northwood Park April 23.