Croix du Nord will have to reestablish his marathon credentials to win the 2-mile Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1T) May 3.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Precise and True Love head a field of 19 runners in the May 3 One Thousand Guineas Stakes (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse.

Cool temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s will greet fans when they arrive for Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs for the eight-hour, 13-race card that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Trainer Brad Cox has one of his best chances to secure a satisfying Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph this year when he runs Commandment and Further Ado.

One of the staples of equine health care pertains to the hoof. No matter what stage of life a horse is in, quality hoof care is important.

Right to Party is out of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), and Nycon is out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1).

As the breeder of three-year-old colt Commandment, Lee Pokoik is riding high in 2026. Owned by Wathnan Racing, Commandment has won four straight starts.

Trainer Doug O'Neill calls Cristian Torres to ask if he'll ride Robusta in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

John "Jack" Oxley has bred one Kentucky Derby starter and raced eight since 1995. He won the Derby as an owner in 2001 with Monarchos and will be represented this year as the breeder of Further Ado.

Cy Fair finds her way back to the winner's circle April 30 in the Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs.

Bow Echo will face 14 rivals when he goes for classic glory May 2 in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse.

Gainesway's freshman sire Drain the Clock was represented by his first winner April 30 when Dream Quest, his first starter, scored a determined victory in a maiden special weight at Santa Anita Park.

In a submitted letter, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority CEO Lisa Lazarus addresses criticisms.

A colt by Minzaal topped the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale April 30, selling for 240,000 guineas to Phil Cunningham and Tim Gredley. A total of 117 horses sold for 3,832,000 guineas.

As an ambassador at Kentucky Horse Park. Funny Cide's impact would continue even after his six seasons of racing that saw him win two classics, the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at 4, and stakes at age 6 and 7.

A Dosage analysis of Kentucky Derby (G1) starters identifies Emerging Market as the "gold standard" as judged by his aptitudinal balance of speed and stamina.

A share in reigning champion sire Zoustar topped the Inglis Digital Australia April (Late) Online Sale April 30, selling for AU$850,000 to Richard Pegum's Red and Green Bloodstock.

Deterministic returns from a nine-month hiatus to defend his Fort Marcy Stakes (G3T) title in the May 2 test at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, and Marsha Naify's The Padre will make his second start of 2026 following a seven-month layoff in the $200,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2T) May 2 at Santa Anita Park.

Danielle Bricker of Repole Stables tells us three things you might not know about Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Zany.

If you're still hungry for stakes action after the Kentucky Derby (G1) buffet, then Aqueduct Racetrack is the place to be May 3. The Big A will offer a trio of $175,000 grade 3 stakes, topped by the Westchester Stakes.

Trainer Mark Glatt may be heading toward his first Kentucky Derby (G1) but as he prepares Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy for the 1 1/4-mile classic, he has plenty of success as a foundation.

Chris Elliott is set to make his Kentucky Derby (G1) debut aboard Right to Party 22 years after his father guided Smarty Jones to the winner circle.

In a field of 11 graded or group winners, Knightsbridge stands out as the morning-line favorite in the $1 million Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs May 2.

My Boy Prince, recent winner of the Shakertown Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland, will look for his third consecutive win of the year in the $600,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

The owners of Kentucky Oaks (G1) entrant Meaning are thrilled to be back at Churchill Downs for the first weekend in May with another elite contender.

This article published initially by BloodHorse MarketWatch explores the influence of Mr. Prospector in the Kentucky Derby (G1) winners sired by multiple leading North American stallion Into Mischief, also the sire of three Derby starters this year.

On the April 30 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Corbin Blumberg discusses Fulleffort's scratch, Whit Beckman on Ocelli drawing in, Alex Smallwood and Frank Angst share Derby analysis, and mayor Craig Greenberg on the Derby's impact on Louisville.

Updates on Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) runners from track media.

Hawthorne Race Course canceled racing April 30 for lack of entries but drew a seven-race card for May 3 with an average field size of 6.7 horses.

Owner Hans Maron, who with his wife Ana campaigns horses as Saints or Sinners, is looking forward to watching his Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy run in the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

While a quick return to racing is expected, Bella Ballerina will be scratched from the Kentucky Oaks (G1) because of an ill-timed leg injury.

Fulleffort scratches from the Kentucky Derby (G1) due to a chipped ankle. He makes room for Ocelli to draw in off the also-eligible list.

Complete entries for the nine stakes races run May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Foal photos of the 2026 Kentucky Derby entrants. Note that Wonder Dean, bred in Japan, and Silent Tactic, scratched on April 29, are not pictured.

Competition between trainers Bill and Riley Mott May 2 at Churchill Downs brings a different backdrop, and a far larger spotlight, when father and son race horses against each other in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Crude Velocity and Englishman headline the undefeated horses, each having won last out in allowance-level company by open lengths. Englishman has won both career starts by more than 7 lengths.

After at most a passing thought about a run in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of Stark Contrast will instead keep the son of Caravaggio in his comfort zone with a start in the $1 million American Turf Stakes (G1T) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Splendora takes on Ways and Means, who returns after an 11-month layoff, in the May 2 Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.

In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, the Kentucky Derby (G1) provides a useful snapshot of current commercial sire lines. With that in mind, we'll look at the sire lines of this year's runners, along with some recent historical context.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

The $1 million Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) May 2 brings a wide-open field of nine to Churchill Downs.

The speedy 2-year-old Waggley continues to make headlines for WinStar Farm's freshman sire and four-time grade 1 winner Life Is Good. After a debut win earlier this month, she captures the April 29 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes.

Grade 1 winner Percy's Bar brings a career-best recent win along with a long list of storylines into a primetime edition of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 1 at Churchill Downs.

Trainer Brad Cox has had a successful Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning three of the eight 100-point qualifying races this season.

Starship Beauty, a half sister to Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Fulleffort and grade 1-winning millionaire Power Squeeze, sold for $310,000 to HX3 Incorporated April 29.

On the April 29 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Mark Casse discusses Silent Tactic's scratch, Ramiro Restrepo talks about The Puma's journey to the Derby, and Brook Smith and Sherry Stanley share the mission of the Backside Learning Center.

Churchill Downs announces that trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has scratched My Miss Mo from the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1), clearing the way for also-eligible Nycon to draw into the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies. 

Complete entries for the seven stakes races run May 1 at Churchill Downs.