America’s Best Racing looks at some trends before the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1) draw, where post positions will be randomly assigned.

After earning champion honors in Mexico before securing an Eclipse Award in the United States—where she would win five grade 1 stakes in 2021-22—Letruska is in foal to two-time Horse of the Year and classic winner Curlin in her first mating.

A look at Letruska’s transition from racing to broodmare.

The BloodHorse MarketWatch Kentucky Derby preview includes a feature by assistant editor Nicole Stafford who digs into the mystery of assessing off-track talent.

Simplification was named the 2022 Florida-bred Horse of the Year in a vote by the FTBOA board of directors and announced at the FTBOA Awards Gala held the evening of April 24 at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala.

The Mill Ridge family and friends celebrate the life of Audrey (Tolie) Otto, who passed away April 18 after a lengthy illness.

Jockeys’ Guild will be sending out a survey for jockeys via email and text message April 24.  As Jockeys’ Guild and HISA announced in March, the two organizations are working together to address jockey mental wellness.

Maiden Watch: April 17-April 23

The Mill Ridge family and friends celebrate the life of Audrey (Tolie) Otto, who passed away April 18 after a lengthy illness.

The Maryland Racing Commission has scheduled an emergency meeting for April 25 at 11 a.m. at Laurel to address the surface issues.