Smith, 59, In Pursuit of Derby History Aboard So Happy See Article / Friday, April 24, 2026 0 1 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
12-Second Furlongs: Contenders That Didn't Make Cut See Article / Friday, April 24, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Ortiz Jr. Riding Wave of Success Into Kentucky Derby See Article / Friday, April 24, 2026 0 3 Article rating: No rating The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm Read more
Mansetti Named Canadian Horse of the Year See Article / Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Horses Move from Track to Ring at Keeneland April Sale See Article / Thursday, April 23, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more