Byron King reviews the Arkansas Derby (G1) and Florida Derby (G1) and discusses the latest Derby Dozen rankings.

Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

The countdown to Kentucky Derby (G1) season begins with the return of the annual Backside Learning Center’s Derby Handicapping Social, set for April 14 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. ET at Angel’s Envy Distillery in downtown Louisville, Ky.

Winning the richest race of his career March 28 in the Dubai World Cup (G1), the many emotions felt by jockey Jose Ortiz were evident to those watching the broadcast.

Not only has Zany been perfect on the track to date, but even on weekends the 3-year-old daughter of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah doesn’t run her reputation is enhanced.

Four weeks remain until Kentucky Derby 152, and fans will have their final opportunity to wager on the race prior when Pool 6 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager runs April 2-4 with Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Renegade tabbed as the 4-1 favorite.

Jordyn Egan returned to her home state of California in 2023, taking on the role of executive director of the California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation, a nonprofit that provides medical and dental services to backstretch communities.

Racing Australia is offering amnesty on outstanding Foal Ownership Declarations from the 2024 and 2025 foal crops. Breeders have an additional two-week window to resolve outstanding declarations by 5:30 p.m. AEST, Tuesday, April 14.

Churchill Downs, its online wagering platform TwinSpires, and United Tote have filed a notice of removal to federal court of a lawsuit seeking to ban TwinSpires from taking bets from residents of Texas.

A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the University of Surrey.