The second and final day of the under-tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale concluded May 13 with mixed emotions from consignors.
Jockeys Atsuya Nishimura and Cristian Torres received fines and suspensions for exceeding the number of permitted strikes of the riding crop while riding in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
The Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park drew a full field of 3-year-olds attempting to make history for their connections in the Triple Crown series. Fourteen accomplished jockeys head to the starting gate, including five with Preakness wins.
With FanDuel TV's horse racing broadcast operations scheduled to wind down, commissioners and staff from the California Horse Racing Board discussed efforts at its May 13 meeting to encourage the company to reconsider or delay the action.
After starting 2026 with a smashing allowance optional claiming victory, Haileysfirstnotion will chase his first stakes win May 16 in the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3).
Kentucky Derby Fever can be overwhelming. It can cause horsemen to bumble and stumble, and make decisions that may be unwise and push the envelope a bit too far. But if anyone wants a cure for it, check with Chad Brown.
Kentucky Derby Fever can be overwhelming. It can cause horsemen to bumble and stumble, and make decisions that may be unwise and push the envelope a bit too far. But if anyone wants a cure for it, check with Chad Brown.