Racing

It's a long way from the old Trinity Meadows in Texas to establishing the opening odds for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), but that's the path Nick Tammaro has taken to becoming the morning-line oddsmaker at Churchill Downs.

Keeneland's 2026 spring meet ended April 24, closing a season distinguished by record handle and purses, milestone achievements, and standout performances.

Since being stretched out to longer turf races, Speed Shopper has registered consistent victories and top finishes. That continued April 24 when the 5-year-old rallied wide in the third and final turn to win the Bewitch Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland.

Trying to break a jinx that's almost as old as the Kentucky Derby (G1) itself isn't the way trainer Chad Brown planned to arrive at the Derby. But that's where he is with Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Emerging Market, and Brown is OK with it.

Churchill Downs media notes on the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

Hans and Ana Maron of Saints or Sinners Racing discuss Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy running in the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), held at Churchill Downs May 2.

Emerging Market, So Happy, and Wonder Dean breeze at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Champions Day in Hong Kong brings together three group 1 fields with unusually strong challengers for the always-tough local runners.

Patrick Husbands won a record eight Sovereign Awards as outstanding jockey. He won the Canadian Triple Crown in 2003 with Wando and has ridden the winners of 3,714 races since 1994.

Takuya Nakano, who rides UAE Derby (G2) winner Wonder Dean every morning for Daisuke Takayanagi, discusses the colt following an April 24 breeze he completed in 1:17 4/5 for 6 furlongs, coming home the final quarter-mile in :23 2/5.