Blood-Horse

Incredibolt's recent win in the Virginia Derby has him on track for a start in the Kentucky Derby. But for breeders Greg and Deann Baer, the road to Churchill Downs began in 2007.

Finally returning to the graded ranks, Cornucopian showed the talent that has earned high expectations from his connections and the bettors as he rolled to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $100,500 San Carlos Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park March 29.

Jockey Luca Panici, a mainstay at South Florida tracks since 2010, retired from riding at the conclusion of the March 29 program at Gulfstream Park.

Payton Boersma, of the American-based partnership, The Flying Dutchmen, teamed up with Arrowfield Stud to secure a filly by I Am Invincible for AU$750,000 at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale March 29.

Saffie Joseph Jr. put the finishing touches on his 15th consecutive leading trainer title at Gulfstream Park Sunday as the 2025-26 Championship Meet concluded its prestigious 72-day winter stand.

Trainer Linda Rice continued her dominance on the New York Racing Association circuit when leading all trainers with a personal-best 62 wins at the Aqueduct winter meet.

Two-time graded stakes winner Damon's Mound became racing's newest millionaire March 29 with a hard-fought victory in the Sprint Stakes during the Florida Cup card at Tampa Bay Downs.

The thrilling appeal of Extreme Choice and the resilience of the Inglis Easter yearling market were on show on opening day at Riverside, with Newgate Stud's star stallion holding the top and equal-second lots spearheaded by a AU$3 million colt.

Trainer Brad Cox reports Commandment looks “really good” the morning after his Florida Derby (G1) win.

Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Renegade will return to trainer Todd Pletcher's Palm Beach Downs base in Florida. Runner-up Silent Tactic will train "two to three weeks" at Oaklawn Park for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Aidan O'Brien is confident One Thousand Guineas (G1) favorite Precise still has plenty of time to get geared up for Newmarket despite her preparation being hampered by a minor setback.

Three Chimneys Farm and trainer John Ennis' Great White tuned up for his dirt racing debut in the April 4 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) by working a half-mile in company in :47 3/5 over a fast track March 29.

Satono Reve stayed home from Dubai to contest the March 29 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1T), one of Japan's two grade 1 sprints, and won it for the second straight year.

Another classic chapter of Australian Cup (G1) lore was written March 28 as an epic battle ends in a Ciaron Maher quinella, as Light Infantry Man overcomes a once more gallant Pride Of Jenni in the Flemington feature.

Overpowering the opposition with a devastating stretch kick, Renegade storms to victory over Silent Tactic in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

Nu What's New repels a bid from East Avenue to win his first graded stakes in the Oaklawn Mile Stakes (G3) March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

Commandment takes the Florida Derby (G1) over The Puma in a thrilling stretch drive March 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Paladin, the favorite in future wagering earlier this month for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), is off the Triple Crown trail because of a condylar fracture detected in the colt's right front ankle, Daily Racing Form reported.

Bounding straight to the lead in the March 28 Wilshire Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park, Rashmi cruises to victory under Kazushi Kimura.

Prom Queen wins the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) for trainer Brad Cox and owner/breeders Gary and Mary West. She scored over pacesetter My Miss Mo and favorite She Be Smooth.