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

Voters in the NTRA top 3-year-old poll agree Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Journalism should be the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1) as the son of Curlin tops the final edition of that poll ahead of the year’s opening classic.

Japan’s Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders Luxor Cafe and Admire Daytona continued their acclimation exercises at Churchill Downs April 29 but finally got down to business with both colts working five furlongs in their last major pre-Derby drills.

The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland, was She Feels Pretty’s only experience running the Modesty’s 1 1/8-mile distance. But it was her most dominant win as she pulled away for a six-length conquest.

Bethany Taylor spoke of the thrill of her first Derby experience and provided insight into the youngster that has taken the small Louisiana-based stable to great heights as part of a diary written with Tom Pedulla for America’s Best Racing:

Jeanne Marie’s victory at Parx Racing earns trainer milestone win.

Prominent owner Mike Repole has generously pledged support to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance through a matching campaign throughout the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Take a look at the field for the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1), as the contenders put in their final preparations for the May 3 classic at Churchill Downs.

A full field of 20 is once again expected for what figures to be another challenging and perplexing handicapping riddle for bettors.

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17 with a pair of special events at the Museum.