Southern California-based trainers are generally known to have their horses work quickly in tune-ups for major stakes races. On April 26, that reputation was reinforced from two West Coast trainers preparing horses for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Connections for Se Va Colando had their faith rewarded with a professional victory in the Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) that signaled better things to come for Se Va Colando.
It was love at first sight for Marette Farrell when she laid eyes on a colt by Into Mischief at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale. Nearly two years later, that colt is one of the top Kentucky Derby contenders.
Jockey Manny Franco and trainer Linda Rice were the leaders of the jockey and trainer standings at this year's Aqueduct winter meet, and kept their success rolling as they paced all others to win their respective categories at the Spring Meet.
Taylor Made stallion's freshman sire and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Early Voting (Gun Runner) sired his first winner from his first starter April 26 in the second race at Churchill Downs.
Staying humble and working hard after being thrown into the spotlight with a Preakness Stakes (G1) win aboard Seize the Grey in 2024, jockey Jaime Torres returns to the big stage aboard Incredibolt in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Following a blistering start to his stud career, Home Affairs will head Coolmore Australia's roster for 2026 at a fee of AU$176,000 (all fees inc. GST).