Acacia Clement & Paul Verderosa look forward at the Kentucky Derby & the Churchill Downs Stakes at Churchill Downs.

Floating up to 13-1 off a 4-1 morning line, Moon Spun pulls off the upset in the $474,000 Unbridled Sidney Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs May 1 with a front-running victory while Shisospicy finishes last.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Precise and True Love head a field of 19 runners in the May 3 One Thousand Guineas Stakes (G1) at Newmarket Racecourse.

Right to Party is out of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), and Nycon is out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Croix du Nord will have to reestablish his marathon credentials to win the 2-mile Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1T) May 3.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1).

During King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s four-day visit to the United States, the Queen took some time to highlight Thoroughbred racing and horse welfare during an April 30 visit to Smitten Farm near The Plains, Va.

Right to Party Out is out of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), and Nycon is out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Trainer Brad Cox has one of his best chances to secure a satisfying Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph this year when he runs Commandment and Further Ado.

Right to Party Out is out of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1), and Nycon is out of the May 1 Kentucky Oaks (G1).