King Fury will be scratched from the May 1 Kentucky Derby (G1) after spiking a fever, trainer Ken McPeek announced April 30 at Churchill Downs.

In anticipation of the opening of the 2021 racing season at Delaware Park, The Delaware Jockeys’ Health and Welfare Fund is holding a jockey health day Monday, May 24, in the jockeys’ room immediately after morning training closes.

International horses refused participation in the Melbourne Cup (G1) on veterinary grounds will not be automatically suspended from running in Britain, with the BHA conducting its own assessment of blocked horses prior to them returning to the track.

Veteran jockey Jon Court discusses riding Will’s Secret in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and still enjoying riding at age 60.

Byron King examines the pedigrees of Kentucky Derby (G1) entrants Hot Rod Charlie, King Fury, and Midnight Bourbon.

J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1).

While there’s no question there’s plenty of talent among the 17 horses lining up for the Tenno Sho Spring (Emperor’s Cup, G1) May 2 at Hanshin Racecourse, there remains the issue of who will show up on the given day.

Though the crowd won’t be as massive as usual, owing to capacity restrictions amid COVID-19, there is much more of a normal vibe at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks (G1) day. This comes in contrast to last year when there was no paid attendance.

Kirk and Judy Robison’s two-time grade 1 winner Jackie’s Warrior will headline a field of a dozen 3-year-olds May 1 when he enters the gate for the 97th running of the Pat Day Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs. 

J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks for the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1).