Kentucky Derby News

Trainer Brendan Walsh will be closely monitoring the weather for the Grade I, $500,000 Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare on Friday, Nov. 24, and he’s hoping for a dry track for Lukas Classic (GIII) winner Honorable Duty.
“I just...

Dom Felipe LLC’s Dona Bruja (ARG), winner of the Old Forester Mint Julep Handicap (Grade III) on Churchill Downs’ Matt Winn Turf Course in June, will seek her second stakes triumph over that surface when she breaks from an outside post against...

Staton Flurry’s Mr. Misunderstood, who remained unbeaten on the turf following an impressive 1 ½-length score in Saturday’s $100,000 Commonwealth Turf (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, could resurface at Fair Grounds this winter, according...

The wait is finally over for trainer Dale Romans. He has achieved his longtime dream.
The South Louisville native took sole possession of the record for most wins by a trainer in the 143-year-old history of Churchill Downs from Hall of Fame horseman Bill...

Charles Fipke’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Grade I) hero Forever Unbridled returned to training Saturday morning at Churchill Downs, her first time since arriving back from Del Mar.
“She looks great,” trainer Dallas Stewart...

Staton Flurry’s Mr. Misunderstood remained perfect in seven starts on turf when he made a sweeping move at the top of the stretch to easily cruise by the leaders and beat Parlor by 1 ½ lengths in Saturday’s 14th running of the $100,000...

Mark Simms, assistant trainer to Churchill Downs’ co-all-time leading trainer Dale Romans, has a different perspective on Veteran’s Day after serving more than five years as an Officer in the United States Army.
“I actually really wanted...

Mark Simms, assistant trainer to Churchill Downs’ co-all-time leading trainer Dale Romans, has a different perspective on Veteran’s Day after serving more than five years as an Officer in the United States Army.
“I actually really wanted...

Albaugh Family Stables’ Free Drop Billy and Hollywood Star are receiving a brief freshening at trainer Dale Romans’ Lexington, Ky. farm following their disappointing efforts in last Saturday’s $2 million Sentient Jet Breeders’...

Flurry Racing Stables’ Mr. Misunderstood will attempt to remain unbeaten on turf as he headlines a field of eight 3-year-olds in Saturday’s 14th running of the $100,000 Commonwealth Turf (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.
The 1 1/16-mile turf...