Kentucky Derby

Photographer Lili Kobielski has compiled her decade of images from the Kentucky Derby into a new book, focusing on the spectators' fashion rather than the horses. Titled *At the Derby: Kentucky’s Grandest Celebration of Fashion*, the collection highlights the event's diverse outfits and vibrant crowd. The book arrives ahead of the 152nd running of the race at Churchill Downs.

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Olivia Rodrigo is set to host and perform as musical guest on Saturday Night Live this Saturday. The 152nd Kentucky Derby will run live from Churchill Downs, and the iHeartCountry Festival streams on Hulu. These events highlight a packed TV and streaming lineup for May 2, 2026.

Plutarch edged out Intrepido by three-quarters of a length to win the Grade 3 Robert Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday, securing Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert his eighth consecutive victory in the race for 3-year-olds. Ridden by Florent Geroux, the colt completed the one-mile distance in 1:37.02 for his first stakes win on dirt. The result ties Plutarch with Intrepido for third on the Kentucky Derby qualifying leaderboard with 23 points each.

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Silent Tactic overcame a last-place start to surge past the field and win the Grade 3 $1 million Southwest Stakes by 3 1/4 lengths at Oaklawn Park. The 12-1 longshot, ridden by Cristian Torres for trainer Mark Casse and owner John Oxley, earned 20 Kentucky Derby qualifying points in the 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds. The victory marked Casse's third consecutive win in an Oaklawn Derby prep event.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has outlined the next steps for six 3-year-old horses in his stable, beyond the undefeated champion Ted Noffey, as they gear up for the 2026 Kentucky Derby trail. Speaking from Palm Beach Downs in Delray Beach, Florida, Pletcher shared insights on their recent performances and upcoming races. These colts represent a mix of promising talents and those needing to prove themselves.

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So Happy, the undefeated Grade 2 winner, returned to the work tab with a four-furlong breeze in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday. The colt headlines a trio of Kentucky Derby futures contenders who trained that morning, including Plutarch and Tripp's Promise. These workouts mark the first activity for So Happy since his San Vicente victory on January 10.