Hard Spun Colt Impresses In Churchill Workout The decision on whether to run Built in the May 3 Gr.1 Kentucky Derby remains uncertain, but the colt continues to impress in his preparations at Churchill Downs. The Hard Spun progeny delivered a standout performance yesterday morning, clocking a bullet five furlongs in :59 2/5 with jockey Ben Curtis aboard – the only horse from nine working that ...

Expected Favourite Makes First Churchill Appearance Sandman put in his final major piece of work for Kentucky Derby 151 on a clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, working five furlongs in 1:02.40 under Froylan Garcia for trainer Mark Casse. Making their initial appearances on track after arriving Tuesday afternoon from California were expected Derby favourite Journalism, who galloped 1 1/8 ...

Al-Khayarin's Gelding Produces Dominant 11-Length Performance Toromona produced a devastating display to land the Al Jassasiya Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday, storming clear in the home straight to score by an incredible 11 lengths. The 7YO gelding, owned by Rashid Awajan K A Al-Khayarin and trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, turned his recent runner-up finish into a commanding victory under ...

Triple Crown Winner's Progeny Challenging For Classic Honours Ten years after capturing the Triple Crown, American Pharoah is making waves once again – this time through his promising sons who are set to contest America's most prestigious race. The now 13YO stallion, who stands at Coolmore America's Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, remains an impressive physical specimen. The bay horse ...

Star-Studded Field Assembling For Churchill Showpiece The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is taking shape ahead of the historic race at Churchill Downs on 3 May, with post positions to be drawn this Saturday evening. Twenty Thoroughbreds have earned their spots through the Derby points series that began last September, creating a compelling mix of established stars and emerging ...