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Further Ado may be peaking at right time for Kentucky Derby

He hit the mark in the Blue Grass Stakes, winning his first Grade 1 for owner Spendthrift Farm, which, not coincidentally, is in the business of standing stallions. He posted the widest margin of victory in any major Kentucky Derby prep, and no Derby starter will bring to the race a speed figure higher than the 106 Beyer he earned here Saturday. All that, and, obviously, trainer Brad Cox hopes Further Ado is not done yet.

Marcus HershApr 05, 2026

Battaglia to hand Derby reins over to Tammaro

Mike Battaglia, the morning-line maker at Churchill Downs in Louisville since 1974, a span of 51 Kentucky Derbies, will retire prior to the opening of Churchill’s spring meet on April 26, according to an announcement released by Churchill on Friday.

Matt HegartyApr 03, 2026

Class President scratched out of Blue Grass

Class President, winner of the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, will scratch from Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes, trainer Todd Pletcher said Thursday.

David GreningApr 02, 2026

Robusta gets rematch with Potente in Santa Anita Derby

Dreams that began early for Potente and Robusta will endure or expire on Saturday when the top 3-year-olds in California race 1 1/8 miles in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby.

Brad FreeApr 02, 2026

Kentucky Derby 2026: Baffert runners get final chance to step forward

The road to Kentucky Derby 152 has been filled with potholes for trainer Bob Baffert. The Santa Anita Derby will be Baffert's primary focus Saturday as Potente tries to further define himself in what will be just his third start, and Cherokee Nation will need a top-two finish to be considered for the Derby. At Aqueduct in the Wood Memorial, Baffert will give Buetane one more shot at securing a Derby spot.

David GreningApr 01, 2026

Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 1, 2026

David GreningApr 01, 2026

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Potente

Reigning leading sire Into Mischief, a seven-time champion, made a statement last weekend, sweeping a pair of Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep races with Renegade and Commandment, making them the top two choices on the Derby Watch line this week. Into Mischief looks to win the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby this weekend with Potente.

Nicole RussoApr 01, 2026

Renegade the new favorite in final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool

Renegade, last weekend’s winner of the Arkansas Derby, has been made the 4-1 morning-line favorite for this weekend’s final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool.

Matt HegartyMar 31, 2026

Great White giving trainer John Ennis renewed Kentucky Derby dreams

Trainer John Ennis two years ago saddled Epic Ride, who won the Leonatus Stakes and finished second in the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park. Rather than continuing on that track’s prep series for the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby, Ennis ventured to Keeneland for a dirt try with Epic Ride, who finished a creditable third in the Grade 1 Blue Grass behind Sierra Leone. He drew in to the Kentucky Derby off the also-eligible list, and finished 14th.

Nicole RussoMar 29, 2026

Paladin off Triple Crown trail after suffering ankle injury

The undefeated Paladin, ranked first in Daily Racing Form’s Derby Watch, is off the Triple Crown trail after suffering an injury Saturday morning while completing a workout at Payson Park, trainer Chad Brown said Saturday.

David GreningMar 28, 2026

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