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.

Complete entries for the nine stakes races run May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Fulleffort scratches from the Kentucky Derby (G1) because of a chipped ankle. This makes room for Ocelli to draw in off the also-eligible list.

In a submitted letter, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority CEO Lisa Lazarus addresses criticisms.

Foal photos of the 2026 Kentucky Derby entrants. Note that Wonder Dean, bred in Japan, and Silent Tactic and Fulleffort who have been scratched, are not pictured.

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.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

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.

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 American Turf Stakes (G1T) May 2 at Churchill Downs.

The speedy 2-year-old Waggley continues to make headlines for WinStar Farm's freshman sire and four-time grade 1 winner Life Is Good. After a debut win earlier this month, she captures the April 29 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes.