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.

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.

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.

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

Trainer Brad Cox has had a successful Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning three of the eight 100-point qualifying races this season.

Grade 1 winner Percy's Bar brings a career-best recent win along with a long list of storylines into a primetime edition of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) May 1 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.

The $1 million Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) May 2 brings a wide-open field of nine to Churchill Downs.

Hear 3 things you might not know about Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Renegade from Repole Stable's Danielle Bricker!

Churchill Downs announces that trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has scratched My Miss Mo from the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1), clearing the way for also-eligible Nycon to draw into the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies.