A judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals denied an emergency motion to allow Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Muth into the Kentucky Derby (G1) in an order described on the court's online docket after regular office hours April 24.View the full article
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Thoroughbred class of 2024 is confirmed, with Glen Todd, Starship Jubilee, Patrick Husbands, Channel Maker, Danny Vella, and Richard Grubb to be inducted this summer.View the full article
Trainer Phil D'Amato has captured two of the last three runnings of Santa Anita Park's Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T). This year, the conditioner will look to take yet another rendition when he saddles not one but three live contenders.View the full article
Olivier Peslier, the rider for 165 group 1 wins, will retire April 25 at 51. He won four editions of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) and guided Goldikova to three Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) victories.View the full article
Before the second race April 19 at Keeneland, FanDuel TV's Scott Hazelton stepped away from the microphone to watch a horse he co-owns, King Hazelton, prepare for his career debut.View the full article
Headed by the renamed $2.5 million Nashville Derby (G3T) Aug. 31, Kentucky Downs will stage six races worth at least $2 million apiece, including supplements for registered Kentucky-breds, at this year's seven-day race meet.View the full article
With just 10 days until the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), most contenders completed routine gallops April 24 as they gear up for their final published workouts this weekend. Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold made his first pre-Derby appearance.View the full article
Hastings Racecourse opens for its 2024 racing season April 27 at 2:30 pm PT with a new schedule and some horseplayer-focused changes. This season marks the debut of Friday night racing.View the full article
Jockey Ryusei Sakai, one of the rising stars in Japan racing, flew to Louisville, Ky., this week to be aboard UAE Derby (G2) winner Forever Young for his penultimate breeze ahead of the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article
Set to unveil to racegoers a new paddock that is part of a $200 million capital improvement project, Churchill Downs opens for its spring meet April 27, one week before the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article
Handicappers hoping to select the 2024 Kentucky Oaks winner are advised to review the past 20 years of Kentucky Oaks history before placing their bets. Doing so reveals a number of prominent trends that can help identify key contenders.View the full article
Olivier Peslier, the rider for 165 group 1 wins, will retire Thursday at 51. He won four editions of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) and guided Goldikova to three Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) victories.View the full article
Champions Justify and Gun Runner join jockey Joel Rosario in heading up the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's 2024 class.View the full article
Ireland native Ben Curtis only started riding in the U.S. in November 2023, but has already managed to secure a Kentucky Derby (G1) mount aboard Honor Marie.View the full article
Todd Pletcher discusses champion 2-year-old male Fierceness' first day on the Churchill Downs track as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby (G1), owner Mike Repole, and his Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls.View the full article
Ben Curtis couldn't have imagined securing a mount in the Kentucky Derby (G1) just six months after moving his tack to the United States, but the impossible took a step toward reality after Honor Marie finished second in the Louisiana Derby (G2).View the full article
As the sporting world turns its attention to the Kentucky Derby (G1), a focus that will include questions about racing's safety record, industry efforts to ensure the well-being of competitors and the integrity of racing started months ago.View the full article
Trainer Whit Beckman discusses finding a jockey, Ben Curtis, for Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Honor Marie and his involvement with racing.View the full article
Granpollo Stable's Grand Mo the First breezes six furlongs at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a start in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.View the full article
The Churchill Downs track is getting busier and busier by the day, but all eyes were trained on one specific horse the morning of April 23 as Fierceness, the likely favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), took his first spin around the oval.View the full article
For the 20 Thoroughbreds expected to compete in 2024 is one of the most important moments of their lives, and racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes from the luck of the post-position draw.View the full article
Champions Justify and Gun Runner join jockey Joel Rosario in heading up the newest members of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's 2024 class.View the full article
Safety, welfare, and integrity programs implemented throughout the Thoroughbred racing community are highlighted on SafetyRunsFirst.com.View the full article