The Road, sponsored by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Private Terms winner Pay Billy and Withers runner-up Surfside Moon lead a competitive field in the Federico Tesio April 19 at Laurel Park. The 1 1/8-mile event offers any Triple Crown-nominated runner that wins a starting slot in the Preakness (G1).

Official Kentucky Derby (G1) preps have concluded this spring, but not those for horses under consideration for the second leg of the Triple Crown: the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.

Second Stride will host its 14th annual Derby week fundraiser April 28. Champions Night Fore the Horses will take place at Valhalla Golf Club from 6:30-9:30pm.

After originally being pulled from Kentucky Derby (G1) contention following a sixth-place finish in the April 8 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland, Flying Dutchmen's Owen Almighty was declared back into the 20-horse field April 16.

Churchill Downs announced today that Grammy-nominated recording artist Grace Potter will perform the national anthem at the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) May 3 and record-breaking gymnast Simone Biles will announce "Riders Up" ahead of the race.

Named for the first winner of Pimlico Race Course's original race, the Preakness Stakes (G1) occupies a special place in the heart of the American turf.

Tickets are available for the 10th annual America's Best Racing Pre-Preakness Party. In celebration of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, the ABR Pre-Preakness Party is set to be held May 14 at Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore.

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm

Sandman recorded his first official workout April 15 since winning the Arkansas Derby (G1) March 29, recording a half-mile in :49 3/5. Mark Casse's assistant trainer, Allen Hardy, talks to the media about the colt.

Sandman made his first appearance on the work tab April 15 since winning the Arkansas Derby (G1) March 29, breezing a half-mile in :49 3/5.

Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst

On the April 14 episode of BloodHorse Monday, Churchill Downs Asia representative Kate Hunter discusses Japanese Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe, as well as the challenges involved with getting them to the Derby.

ABR's Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, and other major stakes.

With three more grade 1 wins, owner Sol Kumin will reach the extremely rare 100-win plateau.

Retired jockey turned assistant trainer, Bethany Taylor, talks about Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Coal Battle.

ABR's Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's latest stellar performance in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn Park, the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland, and other major stakes.

ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line's Triple Crown Moneigh Auction runs April 20-27. The original Moneighs were painted by stallions and broodmares that have raced in and/or won the Triple Crown races.

Trainer Whit Beckman is back in the Kentucky Derby (G1) for a second consecutive year. He spoke with the media April 12 following Flying Mohawk's easy half-mile breeze in :50 4/5 alongside Beckman's 2024 Derby starter, Honor Marie.

Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen shares his thoughts on Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic and Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Publisher after their April 12 five-furlong work in 1:00 4/5 at Churchill Downs.