Horse Racing News on April 30, 2014
Posted 4/30/14 9:52 PM by Claire Novak
Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan off his victory in the Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland will face nice foes in the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Posted 4/30/14 9:42 PM by Tom LaMarra
Owner/trainer Wesley Ward's Judy the Beauty, a seven-time winner who never has finished worse than third in 15 starts, eyes consecutive grade I victories in the $300,000 Humana Distaff Stakes at Churchill Downs May 3.
Posted 4/30/14 4:59 PM by Associated Press
The jockey who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown says he's skipping the Kentucky Derby on Saturday after being snubbed by the track's management.
Posted 4/30/14 3:53 PM by Associated Press
The only time Victor Espinoza won the Kentucky Derby was aboard War Emblem in 2002. They broke from the No. 5 post, the same position he'll start the 140th edition of the race with early 5-2 favorite California Chrome.
Posted 4/30/14 1:08 PM by Bloodhorse
Jockey Rosie Napravnik will serve a four-day suspension after she rides Vicar's in Trouble in the Kentucky Derby May 3.