Following morning rain, the dirt is sloppy to begin and the turf course is yielding.

By the Numbers looks at Kentucky Derby history.

At long last, the field for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) is set after the Kentucky Oaks Day scratch time passed.

The Road, presented by Gainesway and Darby Dan Farm

Four-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas is putting his trust in the riding intelligence of first-time Derby jockey Keith Asmussen with Just Steel this year.

Brook Smith, long-time Backside Learning Center supporter, challenged owners to enroll their horses to the BLC’s “Purses for a Purpose” initiative. The challenge inspired trainer Cherie DeVaux and bloodstock agent David Ingordo to also take part. 

While the Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-Up Sale faced challenging conditions and a “well below par” clearance rate, the Horses in Training portion of the sale realized substantial gains thanks in large part to the sales of John Dance-affiliated horses.

After just missing in her debut, West Memorial delivered a sustained run through the stretch to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $247,165 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Laulne goes for second consecutive stakes win at Santa Anita Park, again facing Alluring, Girl of My Dreams, and Antifona from the Angels Flight Stakes.

Details surrounding the 4-year-old’s death are unknown, but he has had a history of bleeding. He last worked May 1 at Oaklawn Park going four furlongs in :48 4/5.