Not long after scratching Rodriguez from the Kentucky Derby (G1), Bob Baffert picked up his first stakes win at Churchill Downs since his suspension from the track came to a close with Fort Bragg in the St. Matthews Overnight Stakes May 1.

Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.

Darley America’s premier sire will be represented by five starters in May 2-3 grade 1 stakes at Churchill Downs. He is the sire of Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite Good Cheer and Oaks starter Ballerina d’Oro plus East Avenue in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The day after the Kentucky Derby (G1) is typically a time to relax, but there will be no rest for the weary May 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

After winning the Columbia Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs in which he pressed the pace before holding on for the neck win, Zulu Kingdom will try to add a grade 1 victory to his résumé in the $1 million American Turf Stakes (G1T) at Churchill Downs May 3.

Rodriguez, winner of the Wood Memorial Stakes (G2), has scratched from the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Co-owner Tom Ryan reports Rodriguez has a foot bruise and will be pointed to the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1).

A filly by Calyx brought 155,000 guineas to top the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze Up Sale May 1. Turnover for the one-day sale was 5,046,500 guineas, with a clearance rate of 78.4%.

While there are thousands of partnerships formed each year in Thoroughbred racing, only a handful, if any, experience the euphoric thrill of Triple Crown success.

A share in champion sire Zoustar topped the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale which came to a conclusion May 1, selling for AU$1.1 million. The share was sold to Craig Rounsefell’s Boomer Bloodstock, acting on behalf of an undisclosed client.

A field of 11 will line up in the first British classic of the season with leading contenders Field of Gold, Ruling Court, and Expanded among the runners for the Two Thousand Guineas (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse May 3.