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Ellis Park will stage four $100,000 turf stakes Sunday at the Henderson, Kentucky track: the Twinspires Turf Sprint, Centennial Distaff Turf Mile, Laguna Distaff Turf Sprint, and the Henderson Turf Mile.

The first time Necker Island raced at Ellis Park, he used his time at the Pea Patch to prove he deserved a chance to test himself against the best of his generation at the classic distance.

“I literally train in my back yard. I’ve been racing for a long time and it’s always good to get a stakes win.”

Cigar Mile (Grade 1) winner Americanrevolution is poised to make his 4-year-old debut against Scalding in Saturday’s $200,000 Blame

Bob’s Edge is another top contender in the Aristides after his victory in the March 19, $200,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn

Temple City Terror is back to defend her crown in Saturday’s featured eighth running of the $160,000 Keertana Overnight Stakes at Churchill.

Irad Ortiz, Jr., has been handed a $500 fine by stewards in Kentucky for violating the state's whip regulations in this year's Kentucky Derby.

Professional horseplayer Blake Jessee has two premium picks for Friday at Churchill Downs as we look to build our bankroll for the Preakness Stakes next week.

The Kentucky Derby is back at full capacity after two years of COVID restrictions with about 150,000 present. Celebrities, politicians and racegoers in crazy costumes are attending.

HOT SPRINGS -- The filly's days of hands-down wins ran out at the Arkansas Derby.