Bhupat Seemar, the trainer for Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Summer Is Tomorrow, May 1 at Churchill Downs the day before the colt’s final work.

Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen was pleased with May 1 workouts from Epicenter and Echo Zulu leading into the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Like most of the jockeys riding in the May 7 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, Corey Lanerie has not yet tasted success in the 1 1/4-mile classic. But he has an inkling of the euphoria he might experience after threatening to win the 2017 race.

Eleven workouts from Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) horses at Churchill Downs April 30 led to a quiet morning for training beneath the Twin Spires May 1. Most horses that breezed Saturday had easy post-workout days of walking.

A better understanding of the mechanics of hooves, and especially hooves in motion, can improve the performance and welfare of racehorses.

Trainer Wayne Catalano reflects on Aloha West’s victory in the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar and bringing the sprinter back in the Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) on Kentucky Derby Day, May 7.

Jockey Corey Lanerie discusses his Kentucky Derby (G1) mount, Smile Happy, and his success at Churchill Downs, where he has won 19 meet titles.

Bayerness, winner of the Shine Again Stakes at Saratoga last August, returned from an eight-month layoff to run away with the $139,400 Roxelana Overnight Stakes April 30 on opening night of the spring meet at Churchill Downs.

The 5-year-old gelding Evening Sun wanted to make a splash in his North American stakes debut. And did he ever. Rallying from seven lengths back to win the $254,050 San Francisco Mile (G3T) April 30 at Golden Gate Fields.

CRK Stables’ Beyond Brilliant proved to be just that among a field of six other 4-year-olds and up in the $226,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park.