Granpollo Stable’s Grand Mo the First breezes six furlongs at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a start in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Source
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Fierceness Takes First Day at Churchill ‘In Stride’
The Churchill Downs track is getting busier and busier by the day, but all eyes were trained on one specific horse the morning of April 23 as Fierceness, the likely favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), took his first spin around the oval. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, April 24
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Taunton, Perth, Catterick, Ludlow and Uttoxeter.Source
Rooney on NTRA’s New Ad Campaign Inspired by NFL
Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, discusses its new Safety Runs First campaign and how the NTRA took inspiration from the National Football League. Source
Meet the Ribbles: Journey to the 150th Kentucky Derby
This installment features Kerry and Alan Ribble. They are majority owners of Honor Marie, who secured a Kentucky Derby berth when he ran second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) March 23 at Fair Grounds. Source
By the Numbers: Kentucky Derby Post Positions
For the 20 Thoroughbreds expected to compete in 2024 is one of the most important moments of their lives, and racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes from the luck of the post-position draw. Source
Flameaway Filly Tops Males in Keeneland Unveiling
Maiden Watch: Week of April 15-April 21 Source
Rooney on NTRA’s New Ad Campaign and Relation to NFL
Tom Rooney, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, discusses its new Safety Runs First campaign and how the NTRA took inspiration from the National Football League. Source
Recent Keeneland Winners Among Seven Added to Sale
Keeneland’s April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 26, closing day of the spring meet. Click for the online catalog or the full-sale form figures. Source
Derby Dozen Leaders Sharp in Penultimate Breezes
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. Source