Reiley McDonald, breeder of Kentucky Derby contender Fulleffort, recalls his journey that began nearly 50 years ago.

Following a blistering start to his stud career, Home Affairs will head Coolmore Australia’s roster for 2026 at a fee of AU$176,000 (all fees inc. GST).

On the April 26 episode of BloodHorse at the Derby: Analysis of the post position draw plus comments from Bhupat Seemar (Six Speed), Ned Toffey (Further Ado), Tyler Gaffalione (Fulleffort), and Riley Mott (Albus, Incredibolt).

Veteran rider Edwin Maldonado is set to ride in his first Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 aboard Pavlovian for Reddam Racing and trainer Doug O’Neill.

Katie Tolbert of the Brad Cox barn tells us three things you might not know about Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Commandment!

Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior, the world’s top-rated horses, turn back powerful international raiders on Champions Day in Hong Kong April 26.

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

Group 1-winning trainer Liam Browne has died at age 89. Browne trained Dara Monarch to victory in the 1982 Irish Two Thousand Guineas (G1) and St James’s Palace Stakes (G1).

The Haneda Hai (G1), held April 29 at Oi Racecourse—the first leg of the Dirt Triple Crown for 3-year-olds in Japan lacks a standout contender and looks to be a wide-open race.

Southern California-based trainers are generally known to have their horses work quickly in tune-ups for major stakes races. On April 26, that reputation was reinforced from two West Coast trainers preparing horses of the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).