Retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens discusses his three Kentucky Derby (G1) winners and Silver Charm’s retirement to Old Friends Farm.

This year, Maiden Watch identified 13 horses that will compete for their spot in Derby and Oaks history; eight in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) and five in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Rock Your World and Hot Rod Charlie took to the Churchill Downs track for the first time April 26 at 7:30 a.m. ET during the Derby and Kentucky Oaks (G1) training window. The two California-based colts arrived April 25.

After making an impressive winning debut at Churchill Downs on a rescheduled Kentucky Derby Day last season, Essential Quality has found the Bluegrass to his liking from that first start to his final preparations for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1).

Trainer Steve Asmussen discusses his Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders and Stonestreet Stables homebreds Pauline’s Pearl and Clairiere and reminisces on some of the horses he has trained for the owner and breeder.

Faro de San Juan made a winning debut in the Prix du Soleil de Bretagne over five and a half furlongs at Chantilly April 26 to give Almanzor the perfect start to his highly anticipated stud career.

Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) prospects Helium and Soup and Sandwich are both inexperienced, having made just three starts apiece, but the same can’t be said of those preparing them for the Run for the Roses.

Malathaat, winner of Keeneland’s Central Bank Ashland Stakes (G1) last time out, is the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the April 30 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Oaks, at 1 1/8 miles, is worth $1.25 million.

Presented by the NTRA

Geoffrey Russell retires after 25 years with Keeneland sales, 20 seasons of which were as director of sales/director of sales operations, the longest of anyone in Keeneland history.