One of Keeneland’s most popular races during its Spring meet is set for Friday, when a competitive field assembles for the 37th Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes. The Grade 1 turf race is an early season barometer for middle-distance grass horses as they get their campaigns into full gear prior to the summer months and then a potential start in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Wood Memorial Stakes Winner Rodriguez
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that distributes qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
‘It’s Giving Me Chills’: Jockey Nik Juarez Preparing for First Kentucky Derby with American Promise
Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.
Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Kentucky Derby Preps and International Racing
Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from major Kentucky Derby prep races held on each coast Saturday, the Santa Anita Derby in California and the 100th Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct.
