The 2022 Longines Kentucky Oaks on May 6 at Churchill Downs drew a spectacular crowd to the Louisville venue despite ominous weather forecasts for steady rain. Instead, the inclement weather held out for much of the day as fans enjoyed a fantastic day celebrating the fillies under the Twin Spires, and there were still plenty of smiles when the rain started to fall late in the afternoon.
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High Hopes for Connections of Kentucky Derby Longshot Happy Jack
It’s called “The fastest two minutes in Sports.” Twenty horses gather in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. Time seems to freeze as jockeys, horses, and everyone else waits with bated breath for the gates to open. Each horse represents a journey. A triumph over the odds. The result of midnight dreams. The culmination of a selected breeding program. The completion of schooling and training. The consequence of careful daily care.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Huge Milestone in Training Process With Odin
It’s no secret that Thoroughbreds retiring from the track often have a variety of things that need to be addressed before they are really ready, both mentally and physically, to take on a new career. The degree to which an owner and trainer has to address these things differs wildly from horse to horse, but I’ve yet to meet a newly retired Thoroughbred who didn’t need at least something addressed.
Where to Watch/Listen: Kentucky Derby Week 2022
Media coverage of horse racing reaches its peak this week, leading up to the 148th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve Saturday, May 7. The race drew earlier than usual, on Monday, May 2, and the 20-horse field (with two also-eligibles) is set.
