Byron King reviews workouts from Coal Battle and Journalism leading up to the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona’s half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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

Following La Cara’s bullet half-mile workout in :46 April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April 23 breeze.

Following his third breeze on the Churchill Downs surface April 22—a half-mile in :47 4/5—trainer Lonnie Briley and assistant trainer Bethany Taylor discuss how Coal Battle is training with just 11 days until the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses his relationship with Godolphin, which dates back to winning the inaugural Dubai World Cup (G1) with Allen Paulson homebred Cigar in 1996. Mott trains Godolphin homebred Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

The Coach, D. Wayne Lukas, discusses the development of Virginia Derby winner American Promise ahead of his start in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with a brand new casino that seemed to take 100 years to get going, but now holds the promise of prosperity for horsemen.

Despite not posting a flashy time, Admire Daytona’s half-mile work in :53 1/5 at Churchill Downs April 22 went according to plan as the UAE Derby (G2) winner prepares for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Old Friends is pleased to announce that John Nicholson, President and CEO of Old Friends, and Dr. Bryan Waldridge, Old Friends Equine Veterinarian, will participate on speaking panels at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses.