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April is a big month for movement in the North American graded stakes standings, with Keeneland in full swing, and the final round of Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps taking place around the country.

Heavily favored Skelly became the first four-time winner at the 2022-2023 Oaklawn meeting, cruising to a three-length victory in Saturday’s inaugural $150,000 Lake Hamilton Stakes for older horses at 6 furlongs.

HOT SPRINGS -- In the span of just three months and four races, Willow Creek Road went from maiden winner to stakes winner, stalking the early pace to win Saturdays $200,000 Arkansas Breeders Championship before a closing day crowd of 22,500 at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.

Verifying was corralled by outriders on the front side and was reported to be "fine" after his misadventure

Cyclone Mischief will break from the outermost post of 20 in the starting gate, wearing saddle cloth number 21.

The Kentucky Derby is days away, which means it's time for detailed looks at the field with Andrew Champagne of Catena Media & The Pink Sheet.

Pedigree fun facts: 2023 Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

From top choices Forte and Tapit Trice to long shots like Reincarnate and Continuar, heres why each horse can, and cant, win 2023 Kentucky Derby.

Study Guide: 2023 Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

As the countdown to Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby (G1) intensifies, all eyes are on the early favorite Forte, last year’s 2-Year-Old Eclipse Champion