Churchill Kicks Off Spring Meet With Roxelana Stakes See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating With Keeneland closing its meet April 24, the focus of Kentucky racing pivots roughly 70 miles west to Churchill Downs, where the Louisville track launches its spring meet with its traditional last-Saturday-in-April opening. Read more
Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Kentucky Derby See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Kentucky Derby: a mix of accomplished veterans and talented first timers. Read more
From the Start: A Look at Kentucky Derby Post Positions See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating The Kentucky Derby (G1) is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. Read more
Graded Stakes Wins Earns Irad Ortiz Jr. Jockey of Week See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Five-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., posted a graded stakes race victory Friday in the Doubledogdare (G2T), and proceeded to win his second graded stakes race of the week in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2). Read more
12-Second Furlongs Portend Kentucky Derby Success See Article / Wednesday, April 22, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Dick Downey writes that many Kentucky Derby (G1) winners showed steadiness in their splits in their final Derby preps, pointing to their ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile first leg of the Triple Crown. Read more