Brown Points Iron Honor to Preakness Instead of Derby See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Trainer Chad Brown said April 21 that Iron Honor will skip the Kentucky Derby (G1) and run in the Preakness Stakes (G1) as long as no major defections happen before the April 25 Derby entry date. Read more
Maryland Stadium Authority Advances Laurel Park Plan See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating The Maryland Stadium Authority board of directors on April 20 gave near-unanimous approval to spending $48.5 million to purchase Laurel Park for use as a training center. Read more
Churchill Downs Inc. Purchases Preakness Stakes See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 0 5 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 11 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