Horse Racing News

 Two horses made the long trip from Meydan to Churchill Downs with legitimate Kentucky Derby dreams. Wonder Dean and Six Speed, the top two finishers from the UAE Derby (G2) run on dirt in Dubai, have both punched their tickets to the 152nd Run for the Roses on May 2, 2026. One of them

 Chief Wallabee touched down at Churchill Downs on April 14th, and the Derby conversation has not quieted down since. A 100 Beyer Speed Figure in only his second career start will do that. The question every serious handicapper has been chewing on is whether that number, earned under du

 The prep season is in the books, and the Kentucky Derby Odds are heating up. The Arkansas Derby, the Blue Grass Stakes, the Wood Memorial, the Santa Anita Derby — all done. No more auditions. What you see on the leaderboard right now is what you are working with for May 2 at Churchill

 The 152nd Kentucky Derby field is taking shape, the Road to the Kentucky Derby points standings are locked in, and the post draw on April 25 is the last big piece of the puzzle before 20 horses load into the gate at Churchill Downs on May 2. Post time is 6:57 p.m. ET, and the board rig

 They've been down this road twice before. Now, Sovereignty and Journalism bring their rivalry to Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2), the richest race run in the state and one of the better prep windows on the road to the Breeders' Cup Cla