Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga five weeks after taking the Kentucky Derby, holding off Commandment as Renegade finished third. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races.
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The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full field of 20 horses competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, with notable contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, and two horses trained by Bob Baffert.
Churchill Downs Racetrack has announced the suspension of racing after 12 horse deaths occurred in one month, with no single factor or pattern identified as the cause. Races scheduled at Churchill Downs will be moved to Ellis Park, and the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of their horses and jockeys. No statement has been released on when racing will resume at the track.
Churchill Downs has experienced a tragic month with 12 horses suffering fatal injuries on the racetrack. The two most recent fatalities occurred on Saturday and Friday, with both horses euthanized due to “inoperable and unrecoverable” injuries. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is currently investigating the deaths and has implemented a number of safety measures, including the use of a synthetic track surface, to reduce the risk of injury. Churchill Downs has expressed their sorrow for the loss of the animals and their commitment to ensuring the safety of the horses and the sport.
On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.
The 149th Kentucky Derby was a difficult day for horse racing, with two horses dying before the race. However, the race ended on a high note, with 15-1 shot Mage #8 ridden by jockey Javier Castellano taking the victory. Castellano and trainer Gustavo Delgado earned their first garland of roses, showing that the future of horse racing is still bright with talented horses and jockeys.
Key takeaways: The early favorite Forte was scratched from the 149th Kentucky Derby, making it the fifth horse to be scratched in the days leading…
Churchill Downs Racetrack has declared the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte, out of the race due to concerns from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians about a bruised right front foot. This is the fifth scratch this week from the race, with Churchill Downs taking measures to ensure the safety of horses and jockeys. The 149th Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 4th.