Growth Equity Top Pick in Peter Pan Stakes
An At a Glance look at the Peter Pan Stakes (G3) from America's Best Racing.
Keeneland Key to DeVaux, Golden Tempo's Success
Cherie DeVaux, a year-round fixture at Keeneland, credited the local track as an integral part of Golden Tempo's Kentucky Derby (G1) preparation.
Ocelli, Corona de Oro Under Preakness Consideration
Ocelli, third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as a maiden and the biggest longshot in the field of 18 at odds of 70-1, is now under consideration for the 151st Preakness Stakes (G1) May 16 at Laurel Park.
Walker to Receive Old Hilltop Award
Childs Walker, who has covered Thoroughbred racing in Maryland and nationally for nearly 20 years, has been named recipient of the Old Hilltop Award for covering the sport with excellence and distinction.
Preakness Offers Trainer Bonus For 10th Straight Year
For the 10th consecutive year, a total of $100,000 in bonus money is on the table for trainers that run a minimum of five horses in more than a dozen stakes races offered during Preakness weekend, May 15-16, at Laurel Park.
ABR: Kentucky Derby Day With Winning Trainer DeVaux
Trainer Cherie DeVaux welcomed America’s Best Racing to join her for the journey on Kentucky Derby Day May 2 at Churchill Downs with Golden Tempo culminating with the thrill of watching Golden Tempo rally to an historic victory.
Golden Tempo Takes No. 1 Spot in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Following his Kentucky Derby (G1) victory May 2, Golden Tempo is ranked No. 1 in the weekly National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
Crupper to be Ridden by Junior Alvarado in Preakness
Trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel said that he confirmed the Preakness Stakes (G1) commitment for Junior Alvarado to ride Crupper in the May 16 middle jewel of the Triple Crown being held this year at Laurel Park.
Eclipse Award-Winning Writers Celebrate Pimlico in Film
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman delivers an elegy and celebration of Pimlico Race Course, home to the historic Preakness Stakes (G1), in the upcoming film "Pimlico from the Heart."
Stakes Recap: Kentucky Derby & Churchill Downs Stakes
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look back at the Kentucky Derby & the Churchill Downs Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Phipps, St. Elias Partnership Produces Derby Winner
In their first year co-breeding horses together, Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable produced a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner in Golden Tempo.
BH Monday: Golden Tempo, DeVaux Make Derby History
On the May 4 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Golden Tempo's connections Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz, Daisy Phipps Pulito, and Monique Delk join to discuss winning the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Eclipse Award-Winning Writer Celebrates Pimlico in Film
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman delivers an elegy and celebration of Pimlico Race Course, home to the historic Preakness Stakes (G1), in the upcoming film "Pimlico from the Heart."
Kentucky Derby Delivers Record Number of Viewers
NBC Sports' presentation of Saturday's history-making 152nd Kentucky Derby delivered the most-watched "Run for the Roses" on record with an average of 19.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock - topping by 11% last year's Derby audience.
Ortiz Becomes Ninth Jockey to Complete Oaks-Derby Sweep
Jockey Jose Ortiz becomes just the ninth jockey to complete a Kentucky Oaks (G1)-Kentucky Derby (G1) double, winning the Derby aboard Golden Tempo and the Oaks with Always a Runner.
Preakness Has 16 Possible Despite Lack of Derby Runners
Although only Golden Tempo has the Preakness participation door left open the day after the Kentucky Derby (G1), the Maryland Jockey Club has 16 horses listed as possible. The Preakness can have a maximum field size of 14.
Great White Doing Well After Flipping, Derby Scratch
The Churchill Downs crowd held their breath May 2 when Great White reared, fell, and was scratched before the Kentucky Derby (G1). Trainer John Ennis said May 3 that the horse had no issues after and could point to the Preakness Stakes (G1).
Kentucky Derby 152
Golden Tempo wins the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2026.
DeVaux to Take Wait-And-See Approach with Golden Tempo
Trainer Cherie DeVaux says Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Golden Tempo will return to her base at Keeneland, and a decision on his racing schedule and Preakness Stakes (G1) status won't be made until she assesses his training and condition.
Curlin Perseveres to Sire First Kentucky Derby Winner
The 22-year-old son of Smart Strike had sired three runners-up in the American classic since 2016.