A trio of contenders for the 134th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) turned in strong workouts on Sunday at Churchill Downs in preparation for races that will serve as their final preps for the “Run for the Roses” on May 3. read more

TOP STORIES: Pyro Crushes Foes in Louisiana Derby Visionaire Rallies From Last in Foggy Gotham Autism Awareness Shocks in El Camino Real Huge Weekend Looms on Kentucky Derby Trail read more

TOP STORIES: - Pyro Faces Eight in Louisiana Derby - Unbeaten Giant Moon Heads Gotham - El Camino Real Derby Attracts Field of 10 - Champ War Pass Favored on Day 1 of Futures read more

WEST/COLONEL JOHN HOLDS OFF EL GATO MALO IN SHAM – WinStar Farm’s Colonel John opened his 2008 campaign in grand style Saturday by holding off the previously undefeated El Gato Malo by a half-length in the $200,000 Sham Stakes (Grade III) over the Cushion Track surface at Santa Anita. read more