Kentucky Derby (G1) preparations continue each morning under the watchful eyes of trainers, some of them atop ponies. Yet someone is unmistakably absent at the Louisville, Ky., track in 2026: "The Coach," D. Wayne Lukas.
While taking stakes winner Great White out to graze following morning training at Churchill Downs April 26, trainer John Ennis discusses waiting for his gelding to draw in off the also-eligible list for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).
On the April 27 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: We discuss contenders who breezed April 26-27 and speak with Alejandro Galindo (Intrepido), Doug O'Neill (Pavlovian), Declan Cannon and Bhupat Seemar (Six Speed), and John Ennis (Great White).
Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton, Ocala Breeders' Sales, and a group of leading North American stallion farms announced April 27 a significant expansion of their financial commitment to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA).
Trainer Chad Summers said April 27 that 2025 Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Napoleon Solo is aimed for the May 16 Preakness Stakes (G1), a decision reached after weighing options with owner Al Gold of Gold Square.
In his only breeze over the Churchill Downs track April 27, Six Speed looked a lot easier to handle as he pleased connections with his final piece of maintenance ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Derby.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-10 a.m. EST, hosts Bobby Neuman and Jude Feld broadcast live from the Churchill Downs barn area, visiting with owners, trainers, jockeys, and handicappers about Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby horses.
A decile analysis of the Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale and OBS Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale results shows growth at all price levels.