Natural Rise (JPN) opened a clear advantage in the long Tokyo Racecourse stretch and held off a final charge from Clay King (JPN) to win the Cattleya Stakes Nov. 23. @HorseRacing_JPN @KentuckyDerby

Godolphin homebred Snappy Dresser, a Kentucky-bred son of Union Rags, enters the Cattleya off an impressive Oct. 20 debut in which he overwhelmed 15 other juveniles to win a 1,400-meter (about seven-furlong) maiden race by 11 lengths.

While John C. (Jack) Oxley has spent his life around horses and decades as a prominent owner-breeder in Thoroughbred racing, he said receiving the Thoroughbred Club of America's Honor Guest recognition felt like he had finally arrived.

Churchill Downs Inc. reports increased Kentucky Derby (G1) week revenue of $37.6 million powering the company to second quarter records for net revenue and adjusted earnings in 2024 and also reported new seating plans for its flagship track.

J. Keeler Johnson shares five up-and-coming horses to follow on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who last month favored running Seize the Grey in the July 20 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, now appears inclined to await the July 27 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) at Saratoga with the Preakness Stakes (G1) winner.

Fans will have their first of six chances to bet on the 151st running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) when Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Oct. 30 at 12 p.m. ET.

One week before sending out one of the favorites in both dirt Breeders' Cup juvenile races, Godolphin swept the Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps held at Churchill Downs Oct. 27 with Sovereignty and Good Cheer.

With the success of its historical horse racing operations in Virginia helping the company to a record-breaking third quarter, Churchill Downs Inc. officials expressed confidence Oct. 24 in plans to expand the racing calendar in the state.

Confident there continues to be support for new seating options at its flagship track for Kentucky Derby Week, Churchill Downs Inc. officials outlined major upgrades and seating expansion for the area past the finish line as well as in the infield.

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Lexington mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it Kenny McPeek Day in the city.

The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings

After winning the Breeders' Futurity five years ago with Maxfield, Brendan Walsh and owner/breeder Godolphin added another win in the prestigious race for 2-year-olds when East Avenue scored commandingly on the lead.

The stakes schedule for the 153rd season of racing at Fair Grounds has been announced, highlighted by a purse increase in two "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points races. The Risen Star Stakes (G2) and Lecomte Stakes (G3) will receive purse hikes.

Jockey Luis Saez returns to the Churchill Downs riding colony June 12 following his historic victory aboard Dornoch in Saturday's Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, his second victory in the past four runnings of the race.

A thrilling Belmont Stakes Racing Festival weekend at Saratoga Race Course caused a shake-up in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old and Thoroughbred Polls as each sees a new leader emerge June 11.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Dornoch wins the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, June 8, 2024.

For a sixth straight year, three different horses won the trio of Triple Crown races, leaving the chase for the division championship a muddled mess.

The smile on Dave Rourke's face the day after Saratoga and the Belmont Stakes (G1) became a coupled entry for the first time told the story of a weekend that for the most part exceeded grand expectations.