Fierceness Favored in Closing Derby Future Wager
The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will run from April 4-6. Repole Stable's Florida Derby (G1) winner Fierceness was tabbed as the solid 7-2 favorite.
Blacker Joins Light Up Racing Board of Directors
Christina Blacker is a FanDuel TV racing host, analyst, and reporter. She joins the effort of Light Up Racing, an organization dedicated to enhancing the public perception of the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Learning Center Hosts Derby Handicapping Social
Thoroughbred owners, racing enthusiasts, industry experts, and casual fans are invited to join the Backside Learning Center at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society April 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for the BLC's third annual Derby Handicapping Social.
Kahl Wins Preakness: The Art of Racing Competition
Preakness: The Art of Racing, a nationwide art competition celebrating the unique elements of The Preakness Stakes and Thoroughbred horse racing, culminated in the announcement of Leo Kahl as the competition's winner.
Turfway Park Meet Sees 17.1% Increase in Handle
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming concluded its memorable 50-day winter/spring meet March 30, boasting a solid 17.1% increase in all-sources handle and awarding competitors $18.8 million in prize money.
Horses for Autism to Create Aftercare Center
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month in April, Horses for Autism announced the commencement of the Horses for Autism aftercare center. The center will work to transform retired Thoroughbreds into a second career for equine therapy.
Champion Fierceness Back on Top in Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
King Reviews UAE Derby, Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby
BloodHorse News editor Byron King reviews the UAE Derby (G2), the Florida Derby (G1), and the Arkansas Derby (G1).
Albaugh on Taking Risks, Perseverance, Catching Freedom
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent horsemen as they travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1). This installment features Dennis Albaugh, whose Iowa-based Albaugh Family Stables has reached the Kentucky Derby with remarkable regularity.