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Saffie Joseph Jr. captured the first Grade I of Kentucky Derby day as 7‑1 shot R Disaster (m, 5, Awesome Slew‑Making Havoc, by Gotcha Gold) broke well from the gate and led the Derby City Distaff from start to finish under Tyler Gaffalione. The Florida‑bred, never off the board in 15 starts, pulled off the upset.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby kicks off at roughly 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2 2026 at Churchill Downs, featuring a $5 million purse and $3.1 million for the winner. New Jersey punters can place their bets through the Garden State’s wagering platforms.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with odds already fluctuating as connections line up their strategies. Stay tuned for real‑time updates, scratch listings and expert commentary.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs, featuring a $5 million purse (with $3.1 million going to the winner) and a full slate of 23 three‑year‑old horses. The race will start around 6:57 p.m. ET and is projected to draw the sport’s biggest betting handle.

Lossiemouth extended her unbeaten Punchestown record, winning the Champion Hurdle by five lengths on Friday.

Rising flat jockey Billy 'The Kid' Loughnane tells the BBC what a win in Saturday's 2,000 Guineas on favourite Bow Echo would mean to him.

Bob Olinger retires after winning the Champion Stayers Hurdle on day three of the Punchestown Festival.

Gaelic Warrior raced clear to win the Punchestown Gold Cup.

Champion mare Captains Mistress (Captaintreacherous) extended her status as Australia’s top pacing mare with a dominant win in the $200,000 Group 1 Prydes Easifeed Queen Elizabeth II Mile at Menangle. Her sole prep setback was an unlucky fifth place in the Miracle Mile.

Victorian trotting mare Rockinwithattitude (by Aldebaran Eagle) rebounded spectacularly to secure the $100,000 Group 1 Slingsby Holdings Macarthur Mile for mares at Menangle on Saturday night. Trainer David Miles earned praise after the mare’s recent runs had been hampered by color changes under Jilliby Ballerini.

Jean‑Pierre Dubois‑bred, 6‑year‑old Karnac Wood, piloted by Hugues Monthule for trainer Sébastien Guarato, captured the 35,000‑euro Prix FFB53 over 2,850 m in 1:12.4, edging 15 rivals. The win moves his tally to 12 victories from 26 starts.

Trained by Vincnet, the Victoria‑bred filly swept to an all‑the‑way win in the $200,000 Group 1 John Gibson Memorial NSW Pacing Oaks at Menangle on Saturday, living up to favorite odds. An inside draw gave her the edge as she left her competitors far behind.

Sunday is Korean Derby day with free general admission at Seoul Racecourse, and the headline contest starts at 4:30 p.m. The program features ten races at Seoul (10:35‑17:55) and seven at Busan (11:25‑17:05), with each race previewed.

The day before the Derby sees Seoul hosting ten races from 10:35 a.m. to 5:55 p.m., kicking off with a Class 6, 1200‑m Special Weight A offering a KRW 30 million purse. The first start features WHIZ POINT, a 1.3‑odds favorite after a close second‑place debut.

Friday’s holiday program at Busan offers eight races from 11:35 am to 5:55 pm. The first start is a Class 6, 1200‑m Special Weight A carrying KRW 30 million, where trial winner Byeolbit Sonata was fourth in his debut over the distance on April 3.

Fantastic Value went back to the track where she missed a Triple Tiara sweep last year and turned the tables on the rival that had beaten her. She held on to claim the 1400‑metre G2 Ttukseom Cup, the second leg of the Queens’ Tour Spring/Summer at Seoul Racecourse.

Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch in Springbank, Alberta, received a special gift—a sweet‑tempered bay gelding named Cheyene—donated by Helping Alberta Wildies Society. Rescued from a campground near Sundre four years ago, Cheyene now has a permanent home at the ranch.

Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin, a lifelong horseman from the American West, will narrate the new IMAX®/Giant Screen documentary *Horse Power*. Produced with American Wild Horse Conservation, the film celebrates the heritage and future of wild horses.

To mark Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15, First Onsite Property Restoration pledged a $10,000 matching donation for rescued animals and recovery work at Happy Days Sanctuary in Stevensville, Ontario. The sanctuary was founded to care for animals displaced by recent fires.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s historic May 27 visit to Ottawa to deliver the throne speech showcased the pomp befitting the British monarchy, with the RCMP playing a central part. The ceremony also featured a tribute to the celebrated racehorse Burmese.