Heating Up the Triple Crown Trail
This America's Best Racing feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail ahead of the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
New York State Budget Details Yet to be Finalized
A key New York state lawmaker believes Albany will approve a $455 million borrowing plan to reconstruct Belmont Park as part of what is now a stalled state budget deal, but that details have yet to be finalized.
Forte Resumes Breezing; Travels April 16 to Kentucky
Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable's Forte, resolute winner of the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, returned to the work tab April 14 before leaving this weekend to finalize preparations at Churchill Downs for the May 6 Kentucky Derby…
One-Track Plan Looms More and More Likely in Maryland
The death knell for an ambitious plan to rebuild both Pimlico and Laurel Park was sounded April 10 when Maryland's Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill creating the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.
Zaaki Returns in All Aged Stakes
Zaaki, one of Australia's best older horses in the weight-for-age division, will return in the April 15 All Aged Stakes (G1), run over 1,400 meters, at Randwick Racecourse on the back of a delay to the beginning of his preparation.
Stakes Preview: Apple Blossom and Count Fleet Sprint
Acacia Clement and Anthony Stabile look ahead to Saturday's Grade 1 Apple Blossom Handicap and the Grade 3 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
Reports: At Least Dozen Horses Die in Lexington Fire
A number of Lexington news outlets reported an early morning barn fire near South Yarnallton Pike claimed the lives of at least a dozen horses and saw one person transported to a hospital for treatment.
Wonder Wheel Needs One KY Oaks Defection to Gain Entry
D. J. Stable's Wonder Wheel, a disappointing sixth in the April 7 Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland, remains pointed to the May 5 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said.
Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner Set for May 2
Attendees will enjoy an evening of cocktails and dinner, as well as reviews of important Kentucky prep races and will include interviews with the trainers of this year's Kentucky Derby contenders.
Chez Pierre Conquers Modern Games in Maker's Mark Mile
Chez Pierre got the jump on 2022 champion turf male Modern Games at the top of the lane and sailed home a clear winner of the April 14 Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland.