In this week's On Racing, on May 2, So Happy will mark jockey Mike Smith's 29th Kentucky Derby (G1) mount. At 59, Smith would be the oldest jockey ever to win the Derby.

Lest anyone needed a reminder how apt Gun Runner is at shining under the glare of the spotlight, the chestnut stallion delivered a massive flex Friday evening as he sired the 1-2 finishers in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Renegade is favored in early win wagering for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), while Further Ado is favored in Oaks-Derby Double.

Mark Dobbin's 3-year-old filly by Not This Time wins by a head over Rigney Racing's Tam Tam. Lion Lake was another head back in third.

Attacking the leaders with a relentless wide bid on the outside in the stretch, Always a Runner remained unbeaten in three starts by wearing down Meaning to win the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.

In the complete opposite position early as trainer Chad Brown expected, Kathynmarissa showed a surprise turn of foot to win the $478,670 Modesty Stakes (G3T) from behind May 1 at Churchill Downs.

Two years after first flashing potential by winning the Sir Barton Stakes on the 2024 Preakness Stakes (G1) undercard, Corporate Power delivers on his promise by edging Skippylongstocking in the Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.

Shred the Gnar wins the La Troienne Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs.

A well-timed ride from Jorge Ruiz lands No Show Sammy Jo back in the winner's circle for a graded stakes breakthrough in the Sheepshead Bay (G3T) for older fillies and mares.

On Time Girl scores in the Eight Belles Stakes (G2) for trainer Brad Cox and owner and breeder Albaugh Family Stables.