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Trainer Jesus ‘Jesse’ Cruz couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to win his first stakes race than in Maryland.

Since jockey Tyler Gaffalione arrived on the Churchill Downs scene in 2018 he’s dominated the standings. And, with 16 days left of the 2022 Spring Meet, Gaffalione is on track to record the most wins in the Spring Meet in the last decade.

Reed said Rich Strike will settle into a comfortable routine at Belmont going forward, schooling in the paddock in the morning before training

Professional horseplayer Blake Jessee has two premium picks for Sunday afternoon at Churchill Downs as we look to build our bankroll for the Belmont Stakes day in three weeks.

Jockey Erica Herrforth, a 28-year-old Ohio native, won her first career race with her first-ever mount, Carry On, Friday at Churchill Downs.

Good morning! At Churchill Downs last Saturday, a plodding three-year-old colt named Rich Strike beat a fleet-footed field of sleek thoroughbreds to win the 148th Kentucky Derby. The little-known steed paid $163.60 on a $2 ticket.It was the classic...

Good morning! At Churchill Downs last Saturday, a plodding three-year-old colt named Rich Strike beat a fleet-footed field of sleek thoroughbreds to win the 148th Kentucky Derby. The little-known steed paid $163.60 on a $2 ticket.It was the classic...

Less than a year before his shocking win in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Rich Strike ran a one-mile turf race at Ellis Park. He finished last.

Rich Strike wins the 148th running of the Grade 1, Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022, in a stunning upset paying $163.60 for a $2 win bet.

Louisiana Downs kicks off its 2022 live Thoroughbred race meeting on Saturday, May 7, coinciding with the 148th Kentucky Derby.