The past few years have been filled with highlights for jockey Junior Alvarado. Now he seeks another in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. He rides 5-1 second choice Sovereignty.

Following Journalism's final Kentucky Derby breeze April 27, a five-furlong move in 1:01 2/5, trainer Michael McCarthy spoke to the media about the colt's workout, post position, and more.

The connections of Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism expressed relief after the anticipated Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite drew post 8 for the $5 million classic May 3 at Churchill Downs.

The connections of Baeza are hoping for some Rich Strike-like Kentucky Derby (G1) fortune.

Juddmonte Farms general manager Garrett O'Rourke discusses why Final Gambit has never left the state of Kentucky before, the colt's pedigree, and wanting to win a Derby without controversy after Mandaloun was awarded the win by disqualification.

Jockey Luan Machado is confident that Juddmonte Farms' Final Gambit can take to the dirt surface for the first time and win the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs May 3.

With a damp track at Churchill Downs April 26, several Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders postponed their final breezes. However, five Kentucky Derby hopefuls stuck to the Saturday game plan, led by Burnham Square and Final Gambit.

Although Burnham Square covered his five-furlong breeze a bit faster (:59 1/5) than trainer Ian Wilkes was looking for April 26, the trainer was pleased and believes the gelding is ready for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. recaps Burnham Square's final breeze ahead of the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The gelded son of Liam's Map completed five furlongs in :59 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 26.

Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street is out of the May 3 Kentucky Derby after exiting an April 26 workout at Churchill Downs with a condylar fracture to his right front leg. The injury is not life-threatening, according to Brad Cox.

The dam to 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) victor Mage and 2024 participant Dornoch would get another shot at immortality if her McKinzie colt Baeza finds his way into the field for the first leg of the Triple Crown May 3 at Churchill Downs.

Last May, Joe Ramos was recovering from a near-fatal motorcycle accident, hoping to return to the job he loves and visualizing the places that racing could take him. A year later, this rising star is back in the saddle and dreaming of roses. 

With a suspension from Churchill Downs lifted, trainer Bob Baffert has two chances for a record-breaking seventh win in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The disqualification of Medina Spirit in 2021 for a medication infraction leaves Baffert with six.

Trainer Whit Beckman says Flying Mohawk is a dirt horse following a breeze in company with Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender Drexel Hill April 25 at Churchill Downs .

Several Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders hit the work tab across Kentucky April 25 for their final breezes ahead of the May 2-3 races, including Grande and Chunk of Gold.

Equibase has enhanced the foreign past performance data with internal points of call information and short comments for the expected Japanese runners in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners president and founder Aron Wellman confirmed April 25 that Built will enter the May 3 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) instead of the Kentucky Derby (G1), moving Neoequos into the Derby field.

Profiles compiled by America's Best Racing of 19 of the riders expected to compete in this year's classic.

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A day after the company announced a pause on some planned improvements to the Churchill Downs facility, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed confidence in this year's Kentucky Derby week performance.