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On YouTubeBob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / April 25
Suspension Lifted, Baffert Aims for Seventh Derby Win 
With a suspension from Churchill Downs lifted, trainer Bob Baffert has two chances for a record-breaking seventh win in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1). The disqualification of Medina Spirit in 2021 for a medication infraction leaves Baffert with six.
Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 25
Successful Farmer-Casse Team Takes Aim at Kentucky Oaks
Owner/breeder Tracy Farmer and trainer Mark Casse have won 12 stakes together, including the 2019 Belmont Stakes (G1) with Sir Winston and this year's Ashland Stakes (G1) with La Cara—both bred and raced by Farmer.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 24
2004 star Smarty Jones elected to Hall of Fame
Twenty-one years after Smarty Jones won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, the chestnut colt has been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 22
Casse Gives La Cara an A+, Keeping Sandman Happy
Following La Cara's bullet half-mile workout in :46 April 22, trainer Mark Casse gives her an A+ ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Hall of Famer also discusses Kentucky Derby (G1) contender Sandman ahead of his April 23 breeze.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 10
Infection linked to death of Grand National horse
A respiratory infection is likely to have had a role in the death of Grand National runner Celebre d'Allen, who collapsed on the course Saturday and died Monday.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8
Burnham Square wins Blue Grass for Derby spot
Burnham Square chased down East Avenue to win the $1.25 million Blue Grass by a nose, earning enough points to qualify for next month's Kentucky Derby.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8
Jockey Saez hospitalized after fall from horse
Veteran jockey Luis Saez, who earned his second Belmont Stakes victory in June, is in stable condition at a hospital after falling from his mount at Keeneland.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 8
Celebre d'Allen dies two days after Grand National
Grand National horse Celebre d'Allen has died at the age of 13 after collapsing during the showpiece event at Aintree on Sunday.
Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / April 7
BH Monday: Casse on Sandman, Decoupling
Trainer Mark Casse joins the April 7 BloodHorse Monday podcast to discuss Sandman and the fight against decoupling. Also, OBS president Tom Ventura previews the spring sale and co-hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins recap recent Derby preps.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / April 5
Baffert's Rodriguez wins Wood, enters Derby field
Rodriguez led all the way to win the $750,000 Wood Memorial on Saturday, earning enough points to move into the 20-horse field for next month's Kentucky Derby.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / April 5
Baffert's Tenma, Silent Law Run 1-2 in Santa Anita Oaks
Trainer Bob Baffert is returning to Churchill Downs this spring with more than a Kentucky Derby (G1) chance. He has a further opportunity there in the May 2 Kentucky Oaks (G1) with California's top 3-year-old filly, Tenma.
Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / March 23
Baffert's Top 3-Year-Olds Work at Santa Anita Park
Barnes, Rodriguez, Gaming and champion Citizen Bull all worked for trainer Bob Baffert March 23 at Santa Anita. Also on the tab was Vodka With a Twist, last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up.
Horse Racing News / ESPN / February 16
Irish jockey O'Sullivan, 24, dies after Thurles fall
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan died on Sunday, 10 days after sustaining injuries in a fall at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) said.
Horse Racing News / Action Network / October 17
Leading by 5 lengths, horse loses after jockey eases up at wrong finish line
When you’ve got a bet on a horse that’s leading by five lengths with half a furlong left in any race, you have to feel supremely confident about your wager. Not so fast ...
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8
Watch: 17-1 underdog Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes
The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes saw Dornoch, a horse with 17-1 odds, shock the field and win the third leg of the Triple Crown.
Horse Racing News / Field Level Media / May 18
Seize the Grey wins in muddy Preakness
Seize the Grey led wire to wire, holding off a charge from Mystik Dan to capture the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Horse Racing News / Action Network / May 17
2024 Preakness Stakes odds, best bets: Expert picks to win, exacta, trifecta, superfecta
The 149th Preakness Stakes is Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. Action Network has the latest Preakness odds, best bets and expert picks for Pimlico's Triple Crown race.
Bob Baffert News / Field Level Media / May 17
Bob Baffert is back, seeking ninth Preakness amid controversies
BALTIMORE -- There is little doubt that Bob Baffert is one of the most accomplished horse trainers in North American history. He is only one of two trainers in the annals of the sport to have conditioned two Triple Crown winners.
Travis Kelce News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Travis Kelce reveals he was 'a nose' away from winning a lot of money at Kentucky Derby
Travis Kelce came so close to making a lot of money from his first Kentucky Derby.
Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6
Judge Reverses HISA's Ruling For Voided Claim On Dead Horse
Owner/trainer Derrick Parram has prevailed in his legal battle against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, and will no longer be forced to return the claim money for a horse which died outside his care.
Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 6
1/ST, Cowboy Racing Partner To Build New Racetrack In Wyoming
Cowboy Racing is pleased to announce a partnership with 1/ST, leveraging its world-class experience in racing and gaming operations to support the establishment of a state-of-the-art horse racing venue and off-track betting (OTB) and historical horse racing (HHR) locations in Wyoming.
Horse Racing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Will Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan make attempt at Triple Crown?
Will Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan try for history with the Triple Crown?
Horse Racing News / Paulick Report / May 4
Explanations And Excuses: 2024 Kentucky Derby Trainers React In The Race's Aftermath
Following is a collection of quotes from the trainers of each of the 19 non-winning entries in Saturday's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, won by Mystik Dan.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 6
Photo finish at 150th Kentucky Derby marred by controversy
Mystik Dan won by photo finish at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the historic moment didn't come without controversy.
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 6
Watch: 150th Kentucky Derby ends in three-horse photo finish
The 150th Kentucky Derby fittingly came down to a nose. Make that three noses.
Horse Racing News / Action Network / May 6
2024 Kentucky Derby results, payouts, order of finish: Mystik Dan wins Kentucky Derby at 18-1
Mystik Dan has won the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here's what that means for your bets with the Kentucky Derby results, payouts and order of finish.
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