Matt Eves is the man behind Star Bloodstock, whose graduates include Norfolk Stakes (G2) and multiple group 2 winner A’Ali.

In the seasonal debut for a pair of grade 2 winners, both Rushie and By My Standards delivered top performances off the bench, but it would be the latter who prevailed by a nose in the $400,000 Oaklawn Mile Stakes April 10 at Oaklawn Park.

Trainer John Ennis talks about his early successes with first-out 2-year-old winners Shesgotattitude and Bohemian Frost at the 2021 Keeneland Spring Meet.

Dave Litfin handicaps the April 10 stakes action in Kentucky and Arkansas.

Jockey Paco Lopez notched his 3,000th Thoroughbred win April 10 at Gulfstream Park, reaching the career milestone via the disqualification of the first-place finisher in the day’s second race.

Trainer Brendan Walsh discusses stakes runners Maxfield, Extravagant Kid, and Prevalence.

Acacia Courtney and Andy Serling preview the April 10 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park as well as the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) and the Lexington Stakes (G3) at Keeneland.

Wildcat Handicap

Rachael Blackmore created history on Saturday, becoming the first woman jockey to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National when completing a magical success in the world’s most famous race aboard Minella Times.

TVG Limestone Turf Sprint Stakes