Kentucky Oaks – G1 $1.500.000 – For Fillies Three Years Old 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt Churchill Downs – May 1, 2026 It was not easy, but it wasn’t supposed to be, it was the Kentucky Oaks! Not easy but… Read More ›
Grade I
Starting Over Strikes Late In The La Troienne
Starting Over gave TwinTowersRacing and Sanchez M J a Grade I victory in the La Troienne, rallying from the back half of the field to catch Devil In High Heels late. Sent off at 5-1, the 8-year-old mare finished strongly… Read More ›
The Field for The CD Looks Super
As the anticipation for the KYD grows on Saturday, we will get a look at those who prefer to not run quite as long in the 23rd running of the CD. This long sprint is for older horses on the main track, and has seen the likes of Ljosalfar, Bold Star, and Residue grab a win in the race, and then Shoot Skyhigh do so in both in 2010 and 2011.
The KYD
12 CD THE KYD $5,000.00 3yo 1 1/4m Dirt 126lbs Preference to TC-KYD Qualifications The KYD. The Derby. So many memorable names from the illustrious past, as real to us as real life…. Read More ›
Lady Sammyantha Looks to Win Derby City Distaff Again
Over it’s long history, the Derby City Distaff, or formerly known as the Humana Distaff, has seen many great horses of the game take home its trophy. That would certainly be the case last year when Lady Sammyantha went wire to wire to win by about a length.
Credit Crime Targets La Troienne Glory at Churchill Downs
The La Troienne Grade I is set for May 1, 2026, at Churchill Downs, contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt for fillies and mares four years old and upward, carrying a purse of $1,000.00. This race has evolved into… Read More ›
Lots of Chances in American Turf on Saturday
American Turf 1 Mile on Turf for 3 Year Olds G1 $1,000.00 Churchill Downs Louisville, KY Gaelic Commander from High Voltage heads the field for the G1 American Turf on the Saturday undercard at Churchill… Read More ›
Kentucky Oaks Glory Only Days Away
Kentucky Oaks – GI $1,500.00 For Fillies Three Years Old 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt Churchill Downs – May 1, 2026 Final week. Just a few more days. After all the planning, training, hoping, strategizing and racing the big one… Read More ›
Vanessa Edges Clear Late for Huge Win in The Apple Blossom Handicap
4/11/26 2 OP The Apple Blossom Hcp (GI) $1,250.00 11/16m Dirt 4yo&Up F&M Hcp Weights Well, I guess we got everything we wanted and a bit more in this one… Saturday’s Apple Blossom Hcp (GI) was a… Read More ›