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First Mission Pointed Toward Stephen Foster 

First Mission has a guaranteed spot in the Pimlico Special Stakes (G3) May 16, but his team has bigger plans for the 5-year-old son of Street Sense. A first career grade 1 victory. The $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) is June 28.

Espinoza reflects on 'Best Horse I Ever Rode' 

Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah electrified the sport of horse racing with their accomplishments together. After winning the Triple Crown, they won the Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) and Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).

Sovereignty Maintains Derby Dozen Edge Before Post Draw 

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.

Woodbine's 2025 Season Gets Underway April 26 

Woodbine Entertainment is set to launch its 70th Thoroughbred racing season at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, April 26. The 2025 season at Woodbine will consist of 128 race dates and runs from April 26 through December 14.

NTRA Poll Sees Minor Adjustments as Runners Await Derby 

With the Road to the Kentucky Derby completed and the nation's top 3-year-olds awaiting May 3, it came as no surprise that there were only minor changes to the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll April 22.

Justify Colt Serves Up Zesty Keeneland Maiden Win 

Maiden Watch: Week of April 14-20

Bryan of Taylor Made Farm Dies at 33 

Josh Bryan helped launch Taylor Made Farm's School of Horsemanship, which taught recovering addicts the art and science of horsemanship to give them an employable skill while also supporting their 12 steps of recovery.

Colts by American Pharoah Return Stallion to Limelight 

Ten years after American Pharoah won the Triple Crown in 2015, becoming the first horse to sweep the historic series in 37 years, the now 13-year-old stallion gives the appearance he might still be fit enough to run a classic distance.

Ducky Medwick First Winner for Mr. Monomoy 

Ducky Medwick won his racing debut April 19 by 2 1/4 lengths at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Journalism Arrives at Churchill Downs for Derby 

Journalism, the expected favorite for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), completed a 12-hour journey from Southern California April 22 and arrived at Churchill Downs around 4:30 p.m. ET.

Journalism Arrives at Churchill Downs 

Michael McCarthy discusses expected Kentucky Derby favorite, Journalism, after the colt arrived at Churchill Downs from Southern California April 22.

3 Things You Might Not Know About: Burnham Square 

Karen Salisbury, assistant trainer to Ian Wilkes, tells us 3 things you might not know about the Blue Grass (G1) winner.

Journalism Expected Favorite in Preakness Future Wager 

The new Maryland Jockey Club, in conjunction with 1/ST Racing, announces the field and morning line odds for the Preakness Stakes Future Win Wager. Journalism is the 8-1 morning line favorite.

Doncaster Again Becomes Center of Bloodstock Universe 

Having hosted the first European breeze-up sale back in 1977, it's fair to say Goffs UK Doncaster has stood the test of time. Following the April 23 breeze show, the 2025 edition will get underway April 24 at 10 a.m. local time.

Multiple Graded Stakes-Winning Ortiz Jockey of the Week 

Jose Ortiz's excellent Keeneland meet continues with a graded stakes double in the Gr. III Doubledogdare and the Gr. III Ben Ali. The graded stakes wins led the panel of racing experts to vote Ortiz Jockey of the Week for April 14 through April 20.

Sandman Records Final Derby Breeze 10 Days Before Race 

With 10 days to go, Sandman became the first Kentucky Derby (G1) contender to record his final breeze ahead of the May 3 race, traveling an easy five furlongs in 1:02 2/5 at Churchill Downs April 23.

Casse: Sandman is 'At The Top of the Mountain' 

Trainer Mark Casse spoke with the media following Sandman's final Kentucky Derby (G1) breeze April 23, a five-furlong work in 1:02 2/5 at Churchill Downs.

Radio, Television Begin to Ramp Up Into Derby Week 

A schedule compiled by America's Best Racing of racing programs on radio and television.

Cloe Ships West for Senorita Stakes 

A few weeks after taking down Keeneland's Limestone Stakes with Shisospicy, trainer Jose D'Angelo sends Lugamo Racing Stable's Cloe out west for a bid in the $100,000 Senorita Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.

Tickets on Sale for 2025 Breeders' Cup 

Tickets for the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships are on sale now. Beginning April 23, fans can secure their place at the 42nd running of the season-ending international championships, which will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

Ellis Park Delays Pre-Meet Stabling After Flood Damage 

Ellis Park, which experienced flooding and wind damage following heavy rains earlier this month, will delay the pre-meet opening of its backstretch for training, according to Gary Palmisano, vice president of racing for CDI.

Tirupati Looks to Continue West Coast Run for Augustin 

Since claiming Tirupati back for $50,000, Augustin Stables and trainer Jonathan Thomas have been on a roll, and they will look to continue their success April 26 in the $100,000 Royal Heroine Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.

Claiming Crown Preview Day Aug. 21 at Colonial Downs 

Colonial Downs, in New Kent, Va., will host an eight-race Claiming Crown Preview Day.

Four Supplemented to Keeneland's April HORA Sale 

Four racing prospects have been supplemented to Keeneland's April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale April 25.

King Reviews Workouts From Coal Battle, Journalism 

Byron King reviews workouts from Coal Battle and Journalism leading up to the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1).