Hustling to make a morning airline flight from Kentucky back to his Southern California base, jockey Mike Smith moved with purpose around Churchill Downs April 24. His mount for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), So Happy, lacked the same urgency.

Recent analysis of the recurring impact of :12 furlongs on the Kentucky Derby (G1) named five horses that made the cut this year. Now, we zero in on some prominent contenders that didn't.

Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith describes an April 24 workout from So Happy, his mount in the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm

J. Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on the prospective Kentucky Derby pace scenario.

Al and Bill Ulwelling's 2025 King's Plate Stakes winner Mansetti was named Canada's Horse of the Year during the 51st Sovereign Awards hosted April 23 by The Jockey Club of Canada. The Kevin Attard trainee was also named champion 3-year-old male.

Riding the momentum of closing day, Keeneland's April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale brings together top industry professionals. The auction bridges the excitement from the spring meet and the Kentucky Derby (G1), offering ready-to-run horses.

Ocala Breeders' Sales has cataloged 28 horses for its OBSOnline April "Second Chance" digital auction taking place April 24-28.

Trainer Ben Colebrook tells us three things you might not know about Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender, Percy’s Bar!

ESPN Louisville will once again offer six days of Kentucky Derby coverage over its airwaves, as the station will broadcast at least 30 hours of live shows from Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby 152 week.