Arkansas Derby (G2) winner GAYEGO (Gilded Time), as well as second and third-place finishers Z FORTUNE (Siphon [Brz]) and TRES BORRACHOS (Ecton Park), will be flown to Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday morning to prepare for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. They head a group of eight scheduled...

Cubanacan Stables' GAYEGO (Gilded Time) edged clear of early leader Tres Borrachos (Ecton Park) approaching the stretch and fought off a stern test from Z Fortune (Siphon [Brz]) late to eclipse the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. read more

After proving to be a decidedly one-sided affair the last four years, with prohibitive favorites Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Lawyer Ron and Curlin (Smart Strike) all winning as expected, Saturday's $1 million Arkansas Derby (G2) looks very contentious. San Felipe S. read more

Saturday featured a whirlwind of three key prep races. COLONEL JOHN (Tiznow) lived up to expectations in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), solidifying his status as a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with a late-running victory. read more