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April, 2026

April, 2026

Road to Derby Filled With Much Success for Cox
Trainer Brad Cox has had a successful Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning three of the eight 100-point qualifying races this season....
Three Undefeated Contenders Face Off in Pat Day Mile
Crude Velocity and Englishman headline the undefeated horses, each having won last out in allowance-level company by open lengths. Englishman has won both career starts by more than 7 lengths....
Stark Contrast Returns to Grass in American Turf
After at most a passing thought about a run in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the connections of Stark Contrast will instead keep the son of Caravaggio in his comfort zone with a start in the $1 million Ame...
Splendora Takes On Ways And Means in Derby City Distaff
Splendora takes on Ways and Means, who returns after an 11-month layoff, in the May 2 Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs....
Kentucky Derby Notes: Derby, Oaks Fields Dealt Changes
Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1)....
Before They Were Famous: Derby Contenders as Foals
Foal photos of the 2026 Kentucky Derby entrants. Note that Wonder Dean, bred in Japan, and Silent Tactic, scratched on April 29, are not pictured....
HISA CEO Lazarus Addresses Criticisms
In a submitted letter, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority CEO Lisa Lazarus addresses criticisms....
Fulleffort Scratched from Kentucky Derby
Fulleffort scratches from the Kentucky Derby (G1) due to a chipped ankle. He makes room for Ocelli to draw in off the also-eligible list....
Kentucky Derby Day Stakes Entries
Complete entries for the nine stakes races run May 2 at Churchill Downs....
Bella Ballerina Will Miss Kentucky Oaks
While a quick return to racing is expected, Bella Ballerina will be scratched from the Kentucky Oaks (G1) because of an ill-timed leg injury....
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