Churchill Downs Inc. Purchases Preakness Stakes See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating Beginning in 2027, Churchill Downs Inc. will control the first two legs of the Triple Crown as the company on April 21 purchased the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1). Read more
Four Sires Set to Breakthrough with First Derby Runners See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating This week's The List takes a look at four stallions expected to have their first-ever Kentucky Derby (G1) runners May 2 at Churchill Downs. Read more
Bentornato Named 2025's Florida-Bred Horse of the Year See Article / Monday, April 20, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Bentornato is the 2025 Florida-bred Horse of the Year in a vote by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association board of directors and announced at the FTBOA Awards Gala held April 20 at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala. Read more
Chief Wallabee 'Smooth' Wearing Blinkers in Monday Work See Article / Monday, April 20, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Wearing blinkers for his April 20 breeze, which he recorded in 1:00 for 5 furlongs, Chief Wallabee is ready to take a step forward in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1). Read more
BH Monday: Alvarado Seeks Derby Repeat See Article / Monday, April 20, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating On the April 20 edition of BloodHorse Monday: Jockey Junior Alvarado talks about seeking a repeat Derby victory with Chief Wallabee and analyzes Sovereignty's Oaklawn Handicap (G2), Alan Porter dives into this year's Derby pedigrees. Read more