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.

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.

Trainer Chad Brown looks to continue his dominance in the $750,000 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (G2T) as he attempts to win his fourth in a row May 4 at Churchill Downs. The trainer sends three postward.

Light Up Racing aims to empower industry members with the right knowledge, tools, and resources to be educated advocates of horse racing.

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. 

Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look ahead to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs this weekend.

Among stallions with their first 3-year-olds in 2024, Lane’s End’s Catalina Cruiser is the only one with a starter in the Kentucky Derby (G1). He will be represented by Catalytic, who was runner-up in the Florida Derby (G1).

Owner Clark Brewster arrived at Churchill Downs the morning of May 2, popped his head in the office of trainer Steve Asmussen to say hello, and then headed to the stall of his first Kentucky Derby (G1) starter: Track Phantom.

The top four finishers from the April 6 Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland are set for a rematch in the $1 million Derby City Distaff Stakes (G1) May 4 at Churchill Downs.