Zandon Starts 4-Year-Old Season in Westchester
A year ago at this time, Zandon was battling fiercely in the stretch of the Kentucky Derby (G1) before settling for third. On May 5, the son of Upstart will be back at a Triple Crown venue but in a…
Health Zone: Hoof Health
Given the importance of hoof health in horses, it should come as no surprise that it's a heavily researched and studied aspect of equine anatomy.
Three Things You Might Not Know About: Wet Paint
The Kentucky Oaks favorite is introduced to Corrie McCroskey by Trace Messina of Brad Cox Racing in the latest installment of our exclusive BloodHorse+ series! Wet Paint will run in the Kentucky Oaks May 5.
Mott Looks for Derby Win He Can Immediately Celebrate
After earning his first Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2019 when Country House was placed first by the stewards following the demotion of Maximum Security, trainer Bill Mott will send out Rocket Can in this year's classic.
Dutrow to Return With Starter May 6 at Belmont Park
Ten years later, trainer Rick Dutrow's name is back in the entries.
TCA Auctioning Kentucky Derby Related Items May 4-6
Bid on the Bluegrass is set to open Thursday, May 4, at 9 a.m. and will conclude Saturday, May 6, at 9 p.m. ET. All proceeds will benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America.
All Eyes on Undefeated Munnys Gold in Eight Belles
With the three eyebrow-raising performances that Munnys Gold has already turned in, expectations are sure to be high when she takes on a field of eight other 3-year-old fillies May 5 at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Eight Belles Stakes…
Dr. Larry Bramlage to Receive Dinny Phipps Award
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that noted equine surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage will be presented with the Dinny Phipps Award. The award will be presented at a dinner hosted by the chairman of The Jockey Club, Stuart S. Janney…
Assessing Kentucky Derby Contenders by Final Works
The average final works for the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby from 2011-22, focusing only on works following their last prep race, averaged 12.22 seconds per furlong leading up to the big race.
Lord Miles to be Joseph's Third Derby Horse Since 2020
Saffie Joseph Jr., who as a 22-year-old in 2009 became the youngest trainer to win the Barbados Triple Crown, continues his pursuit of the first leg of the American Triple Crown when he runs Lord Miles in the May 6…