The Road, presented by Gainesway and WinStar Farm, looks at the horses who are contenders to secure the early lead in this year's Kentucky Derby (G1), and, for good measure, offers thoughts on most likely winners.

John "Jack" Oxley has bred one Kentucky Derby starter and raced eight since 1995. He won the Derby as an owner in 2001 with Monarchos and will be represented this year as the breeder of Further Ado.

Cy Fair finds her way back to the winner's circle April 30 in the Mamzelle Stakes (G3T) at Churchill Downs.

Gainesway's freshman sire Drain the Clock was represented by his first winner April 30 when Dream Quest, his first starter, scored a determined victory in a maiden special weight at Santa Anita Park.

Bow Echo will face 14 rivals when he goes for classic glory May 2 in the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse.

A share in reigning champion sire Zoustar topped the Inglis Digital Australia April (Late) Online Sale April 30, selling for AU$850,000 to Richard Pegum's Red and Green Bloodstock.

Danielle Bricker of Repole Stables tells us three things you might not know about Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Zany.

A colt by Minzaal topped the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale April 30, selling for 240,000 guineas to Phil Cunningham and Tim Gredley. A total of 117 horses sold for 3,832,000 guineas.

A Dosage analysis of Kentucky Derby (G1) starters identifies Emerging Market as the "gold standard" as judged by his aptitudinal balance of speed and stamina.

A share in reigning champion sire Zoustar topped the Inglis Digital Australia April (Late) Online Sale April 30, selling for AU$850,000 to Richard Pegum's Red and Green Bloodstock.