From the Start: A Look at Kentucky Derby Post Positions
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen....
Graded Stakes Wins Earns Irad Ortiz Jr. Jockey of Week
Five-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., posted a graded stakes race victory Friday in the Doubledogdare (G2T), and proceeded to win his second graded stakes race of the week in the Oakl...
12-Second Furlongs Portend Kentucky Derby Success
Dick Downey writes that many Kentucky Derby (G1) winners showed steadiness in their splits in their final Derby preps, pointing to their ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile first leg of the Triple Crown....
Japan's Derby Contenders: A Tale of Two Pedigrees
In this week's Porter on Pedigrees, two Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders hail from Japan, one a Kentucky-bred with a decidedly American pedigree, and one with bloodlines less familiar to United States r...
4 Key Plotlines that Can Shape Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale
The breeze-up sector has evolved into a hugely important part of the bloodstock market as each year pinhookers invest significant sums on raw materials at the yearling stage....
TMJC Says Pimlico Deal Doesn't Affect Preakness Control
The deal between 1/ST Maryland LLC/The Stronach Group and Churchill Downs Inc. does not affect The Maryland Jockey Club's right to full operational control and responsibility for the Black-Eyed Susan ...
Study: Sensors Prove Valuable Tool in Predicting Injury
The 2025 study captured training and racing data in real time with 2-year-olds. A multivariate analysis of the data shows biometric sensors are a valuable tool for identifying at-risk horses before a ...