Kimberly French is an award winning freelance journalist specializing in horse racing and horse health living in Louisville, KY. Her work has appeared in more than 25 national and international publications. She is currently the editor of Hoof Beats magazine, the official publication of the U.S. Trotting Association and the special assistant to the president for the Association of Racing Commissioners International.
Following the Indiana Derby win by Shared Sense and ahead of Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes, the Road to the Kentucky Derby is coming into clearer focus.
Multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat was installed as the even-money morning line favorite for Saturday, June 27's $500,000 Stephen Foster Presented by Coca-Cola at Churchill Downs.
Ashford Stud purchased the breeding rights to Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law on Thursday, June 25. Sired by Constitution, the handsome bay will continue competing for Sackatoga Stable for the remainder of his career.
Churchill Downs announced after discussions with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky public health officials, the running of the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 will occur with people in the stands under stringent rules.
A California-based organization founded to provide aid for backstretch workers in efforts to enhance their lives will be helping workers at the Del Mar summer meet.
Another promising 3-year-old colt is off the abridged and delayed “Road to the Kentucky Derby” as Gouverneur Morris will be on the shelf for a few months following a bout with colitis.
Keeneland Sales conducted its first stand-alone online auction on Tuesday via the new Keeneland Digital Sales Ring platform. Trapezium sold for $327,000 to St. Elias Stables as the sale-topper of the inaugural June Select Horses of Racing Age Sale.
With racing resumed at Delaware Park and the opening of racing at Monmouth Park beginning next month, the two tracks have put protocols in place for owners or spectators to be able to safely view horses at the facility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gainesway Farm has purchased the breeding rights to four-time Grade 1 victor McKinzie. The stallion will commence his stud career at their facility when he is retired from racing.