Horse Racing

Associated Press May 5, 2023, 06:53 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An equipment change helped Pretty Mischievous bounce back from a disappointing tune-up with a statement performance in the Kentucky Oaks. Wearing blinkers for the first time, the Brendan Walsh-trained filly took charge in the stretch and survived a late push by Gambling Girl to
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Associated Press May 4, 2023, 02:26 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Practical Move won’t run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday because of an elevated temperature. Japanese horse Continuar also is out. The scratches were announced Thursday. Practical Move, the Santa Anita Derby winner, galloped in the morning and practiced standing in the starting gate.
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Associated Press May 4, 2023, 06:02 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely on Thursday after the sudden death of two of his horses, while Lord Miles, trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby. The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph,
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4:14 PM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Todd Pletcher-trained colt Forte and Brad Cox’s filly Wet Paint are the morning line favorites respectively for the 149th Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. Forte, the 2-year-old champion whose 190 points led the Derby qualifying trail, drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds
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