The two divisions of the May 2 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park continue to lose starters. Originally drawn with 11 horses apiece, they have nine-horse fields as of April 30. Source

Canterbury Park has announced that its stabling area will open in a limited capacity beginning May 8 to accept horses from racetracks and other facilities around the country that will close in the coming weeks. Source

He Hate Me will seek to break out of a six-race losing streak when he races against favored Network Effect and six other rivals in $100,000 Big Drama Stakes May 2 at Gulfstream Park. Source

While conceding protocols will almost certainly need to be in place because of ongoing policies during the COVID-19 outbreak, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed strong commitment to having fans attend this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1). Source

A day following the April 29 announcement from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear that cleared the way for stabling to take place beginning May 11 at Churchill Downs, horsemen expressed relief about the action that has led to a resumption of racing May 16.  Source

The two divisions of the May 2 Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park continue to lose starters. Originally drawn with 11 horses apiece, they have nine-horse fields as of April 30. Source

A day after an April 29 announcement from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cleared the way for stabling to open beginning May 11 at Churchill Downs, horsemen expressed relief the action could soon lead to a resumption of racing in the state. Source

The start of the Saratoga Race Course season may be 2 ½ months away, but for businesses and residents in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., that seems like an eternity these days. Source