Bethany Taylor spoke of the thrill of her first Derby experience and provided insight into the youngster that has taken the small Louisiana-based stable to great heights as part of a diary written with Tom Pedulla for America's Best Racing:

Prominent owner Mike Repole has generously pledged support to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance through a matching campaign throughout the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

America's Best Racing provides capsule look at this year's Kentucky Derby (G1) field.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

Chunk of Gold is one of this year's "feel good" stories heading into the Kentucky Derby (G1) because the modestly bred gray or roan colt who cost just $2,500 as a yearling makes every fan feel like they, too, could one day realize their dream.

BH Interview: Mark Cutler

Jockey Umberto Rispoli, set to ride favorite Journalism in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, joins a special two-hour episode of BloodHorse Monday April 28 as Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois preview the race and speak with connections.

On a quiet April 28 morning at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects after a half-dozen breezed April 27, three Derby entrants notched their final high-speed workouts for the 1 1/4-mile classic, the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

On a quiet April 28 morning at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects after a half-dozen breezed April 27, three Derby entrants notched their final high-speed workouts for the 1 1/4-mile classic, the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1), racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes into play several days beforehand: the luck of the post-position draw.

We only have a handful of races to base wet track form on but some are compelling and worth noting.

Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) once again kicks off a full slate of Kentucky Derby week programming on Tuesday morning live from Churchill Downs with the first of three 'Derby Countdown' Shows presented by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.

A list compiled by America's Best Racing of TV, radio, and livestream racing coverage for a busy Kentucky Derby (G1) week.

Veteran analyst Randy Moss recently helped separate pretenders from contenders during a question-and-answer session with Tom Pedulla conducted on behalf of America's Best Racing.

The top-priced horse sold at public auction entered in the Kentucky Derby (G1) is Sandman, winner of the Arkansas Derby (G1). The son of Tapit, who is third choice on the morning line at 6-1, sold for $1.2 million as a 2-year-old.

North America's all-time winningest trainer, Steve Asmussen, discusses the final breezes of his Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Publisher and Tiztastic, and the pair drawing side-by-side in the starting gate in posts 13 and 14, respectively.

Trainer Brendan Walsh was pleased with East Avenue's April 27 final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby. He recorded five furlongs in :59 2/5 beneath Manny Franco, who will ride the Godolphin homebred in a race for the first time in the Derby.

Led by Kentucky Derby (G1) favorites Journalism and Sovereignty, six 3-year-olds recorded their final breezes April 27 over a fast track at Churchill Downs in preparation for the $5 million race.

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott says the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) field is a "well-balanced" group following Sovereignty's five-furlong breeze in 1:01 4/5 at Churchill Downs April 27.