Three years ago, a Godolphin homebred filly named Pretty Mischievous sprung a 10.37-1 upset in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.
Which 2026 Kentucky Oaks Contenders Should Thrive on a Wet Track?
The $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 1 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year restricted to 3-year-old fillies and frequently plays a major role in determining the Eclipse Award in the division.
California Chrome: A Horse Who Brought Dreams to Life
The inspiring story of California Chrome that feels more like a fairy tale opened when first-time breeders Steve Coburn and Perry Martin purchased Love the Chase for $8,000. The mare was slightly built and not much to behold, especially when she ran. She had won once in six career starts. A groom thought so little of their decision to buy Love the Chase that he was overheard ridiculing it as a “dumb ass” move. Their stable name – Dumb Ass Partners – was born.
Women in Racing: Erin Curley’s Broadway Skills Help Craft Derby Experiences
Erin Curley once thought the bright lights of Broadway were beckoning. Instead, she found a home beneath the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, where she has vast responsibilities as vice president of Kentucky Derby operations. How vast?
