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The Derby Alumni tracker checks in with the horses who raced in the Kentucky Derby, both this year and in previous years, keeping up with what they have done since they ran for the roses.

2025 Kentucky Derby

Three runners from the Kentucky Derby have started again since the run for the roses: Journalism, Sandman and American Promise all returned in the Preakness on May 17. Journalism fared best of the three, finishing heroically to catch Gosger and win the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Sandman rallied for third, while American Promise checked in eighth.

Most of the entrants in the Kentucky Derby are back in action this Saturday. Sovereignty, Journalism and Baeza, as well as the scratched Rodriguez, will clash in the Belmont Stakes. Both Citizen Bull and Neoequos turn back in distance for the Woody Stephens (G1). Five more also turn back in distance, as well as get a drop in class, in the Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs: Final Gambit, Burnham Square, East Avenue, Chunk of Gold and Coal Battle.

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Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Sovereignty 1st Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Belmont Stakes
2 Journalism 1st Preakness Entered Sat. in Belmont Stakes
3 Baeza 3rd Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Belmont Stakes
4 Final Gambit 4th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Matt Winn (G3)
5 Owen Almighty 5th Kentucky Derby No works since last race
6 Burnham Square 6th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Matt Winn (G3)
7 Sandman 3rd Preakness No works since last race
8 East Avenue 8th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Matt Winn (G3)
9 Chunk of Gold 9th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Matt Winn (G3)
10 Tiztastic 10th Kentucky Derby Worked 4f Sat. at CD
11 Coal Battle 11th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Matt Winn (G3)
12 Luxor Cafe 12th Kentucky Derby No works since last race
13 Neoequos 13th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Woody Stephens (G1)
14 Publisher 14th Kentucky Derby Worked 4f Sat. at CD
15 Citizen Bull 15th Kentucky Derby Entered Sat. in Woody Stephens (G1)
16 American Promise 8th Preakness Worked 4f Sun. at CD
17 Render Judgment 17th Kentucky Derby No works since last race
18 Flying Mohawk 18th Kentucky Derby Worked 4f Sun. at CD
19 Admire Daytona 19th Kentucky Derby No works since last race
SCR Grande 2nd Wood Memorial (G2) Worked 5f April 25 at KEE
SCR Rodriguez 1st Wood Memorial (G2) Entered Sat. in Belmont Stakes

2024 Kentucky Derby

Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs, Mystik Dan won for the first time since capturing the blanket of roses in 2024. Coming off a second in the Lake Ouachita at Oaklawn, Mystik Dan did one better in the Blame. The trip looked eerily familiar: he tracked the pace while saving ground under Brian Hernandez Jr., got through into the lane, opened up, and kept going. However, the finish wasn’t a nail-biter like the Kentucky Derby had been: he won by a measured 1 1/4 lengths over Antiquarian.

Grand Mo the First returned to action May 24 in an allowance going 7 1/2 furlongs on the Gulfstream grass, his first start of the yeaer. Sent off the odds-on favorite, the son of Uncle Mo didn’t have the best of trips: he broke a little bit slow, and even though he was still able to get into a tracking position, he had to check in the lane. He kept coming, however, only missing catching winner Eldest Son by a neck.

Four horses from the 2024 Kentucky Derby field are scheduled to race in the coming days. Both Fierceness and Just a Touch are entered to contest the Met Mile (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga. Epic Ride is also entered in stakes company Saturday. He will go five furlongs on the Churchill Downs grass in the Mighty Beau. Catalytic, second in an allowance optional-claiming race last time out, remains at that level at Gulfstream for his race Saturday at one mile on dirt.

Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Mystik Dan 1st Blame (G3) No works since last race
2 Sierra Leone 3rd New Orleans Classic (G2) Worked 4f Sun. at BEL
3 Forever Young 3rd Dubai World Cup (G1) No works since last race
4 Catching Freedom 7th Mineshaft (G3) Worked 4f March 8 at FG
5 T O Password 1st Alw (Jan. 25 at Chukyo) No works since last race
6 Resilience 7th Alw OC (May 2 at CD) Worked 4f May 24 at SAR
7 Stronghold 10th Pegasus World Cup (G1) Worked 3f May 26 at SA
8 Honor Marie 1st Isaac Murphy Marathon Worked 5f Sun. at CD
9 Endlessly 3rd American (G3) Worked 4f Sun. at SAR
10 Dornoch 4th Travers (G1) Stands for $40,000 at Spendthrift
11 Track Phantom 3rd Alw OC (May 1 at CD) Worked 4f May 24 at CD
12 West Saratoga 9th Alw (Nov. 6 at CD) Sold to race in Dubai
13 Domestic Product 3rd Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Stands for $30,000 at Ashford
14 Epic Ride 2nd Maryland Sprint (G3) Entered Sat. in Mighty Beau
15 Fierceness 1st Alysheba (G2) Entered Sat. in Met Mile (G1)
16 Society Man 6th Alw OC (Jan. 18 at GP) Worked 4f May 25 at SAR
17 Just Steel 8th Pimlico Special (G3) Worked 4f May 27 at CD
18 Grand Mo the First 2nd Alw OC (May 24 at GP) No works since last race
19 Catalytic 2nd Alw OC (April 12 at GP) Entered Sat. in Alw OC At GP
20 Just a Touch 1st Alw OC (April 19 at KEE) Entered Sat. in Met Mile (G1)
SCR Encino 7th Pimlico Special (G3) Worked 4f Sun. at CD
SCR Mugatu 5th Alw (May 10 at CD) Worked 4f Sat. at HPT

2023 Kentucky Derby

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Two horses from the 2023 Kentucky Derby field raced in Japan recently. 

Continuar returned to the winners’ circle in the Ritto Stakes, a listed race on May 18 going seven furlongs on the dirt at Kyoto. It was the shortest distance of his career, and though the public ignored him as a 40-1 long shot the son of Drefong took to it well. He saved ground just behind the leading group, had aim on leader Smart Sunny in upper stretch, drove past to that foe’s outside and scored by half a length.

Mandarin Hero contested the Oi Kinen on May 21. The race was his first start since November, and perhaps he needed it. He was never involved, and finished 13th in the field of 15.

Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Mage 7th Travers (G1) Stands for $25,000 at Airdrie
2 Two Phil’s 1st Ohio Derby (G3) Stands for $10,000 at WinStar
3 Angel of Empire 3rd 2023 Jim Dandy (G2) Stands for $7,500 at Taylor Made
4 Disarm 4th Oaklawn Handicap (G2) Worked 5f Sun. at CD
5 Hit Show 1st Dubai World Cup (G1) Worked 4f Sat. at CD
6 Derma Sotogake 14th February (G1) No works since last race
7 Tapit Trice 6th Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $12,500 at Gainesway
8 Raise Cain 5th Fifth Season No works since last race
9 Rocket Can 4th Fred W. Hooper (G3) No works since last race
10 Confidence Game 7th Temperence Hill No works since last race
11 Sun Thunder 6th Alw (Sept. 20 at BAQ) Worked 3f Sat. at KEE
12 Mandarin Hero 13th Oi Kinen No works since last race
13 Reincarnate 3rd Pacific Classic (G1) Stands for KTBA in South Korea
14 Kingsbarns 1st Stephen Foster (G1) Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift
15 King Russell 5th Alw OC (May 2 at CD) No works since last race
16 Verifying 5th 2023 Perryville Stands for $10,000 at Pleasant Acres
17 Jace’s Road 3rd Clm (Dec. 12 at TP) Retired to owner’s farm
18 Cyclone Mischief 1st Alw OC (Jan. 26 at GP) Stands at Don Florentino in Argentina
SCR Continuar 1st Ritto Stakes No works since last race
SCR Forte 4th Travers (G1) Stands for $45,000 at Spendthrift
SCR Lord Miles 9th Alw OC (Oct. 26 at BAQ) No works since last race
SCR Practical Move 1st Alw OC (Oct. 6 at SA) Deceased
SCR Skinner 4th Alw OC (April 19 at KEE) No works since last race

2022 Kentucky Derby

Ethereal Road returned to action May 18 in a $16,000 claiming race at Churchill Downs going 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. He was left near the rear of the field of six after checking early. Ethereal Road made an honest rally in the lane but couldn’t quite catch the rest; he checked in fourth, but beaten only a length. He was claimed out of the race by trainer Joe Sharp for new owner TEC Racing.

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Two horses from the 2022 Kentucky Derby field are entered to race in the coming days. White Abarrio, unraced since winning the Ghostzapper (G3) in March, returns in Saturday’s Met Mile, a race in which he ran third in 2023. Tiz the Bomb, who makes his first start since an eighth-place run in a starter allowance at Gulfstream in December, drops to the $7,500 claiming level for a 1 1/16 mile race on the dirt at Penn National on Thursday evening.

Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Rich Strike 5th 2023 Alysheba (G2) Stands for $6,500 at Irish Hill & Dutchess Views
2 Epicenter DNF 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $40,000 at Ashford
3 Zandon 9th Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift
4 Simplification 5th Ghostzapper Stands for $6,500 at Pleasant Acres
5 Mo Donegal 1st 2022 Belmont Stands for $10,000 at Spendthrift
6 Barber Road 7th Alw OC (Feb. 17, 2024 at GP) Retired as John Ortiz barn pony
7 Tawny Port 6th Pan American (G3) Enterd Fri. in Belmont Gold Cup (G2)
8 Smile Happy 4th Ben Ali (G3) Retired through Secretariat Center
9 Tiz the Bomb 8th Str Alw (Dec. 14 at TAM) Entered Thu. in Clm at PEN
10 Zozos 6th Alw OC (July 26 at SAR) Stands for $2,500 at Equistar Training and Breeding Center
11 Classic Causeway 11th, Ky. Downs Preview Turf Cup Stands for $6,500 at Crestwood
12 Taiba 8th 2023 Saudi Cup (G1) Stands for $30,000 at Spendthrift
13 Crown Pride 8th Saga Kinen No works since last race
14 Happy Jack 5th Pat O’Brien (G2) Worked 4f Sat. at SA
15 Messier DNF Forty Niner (G3) Stands for $5,000 at Rockridge Stud
16 White Abarrio 1st Ghostzapper (G3) Entered Sat. in Met Mile (G1)
17 Charge It 10th Whitney (G1) Stands for $12,500 at Gainesway
18 Cyberknife 6th Pegasus World Cup (G1) Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift
19 Pioneer of Medina 2nd, 2023 Tenacious Worked 4f Jan. 5, 2024 at FG
20 Summer Is Tomorrow 20th 2022 Kentucky Derby Deceased
SCR Ethereal Road 4th Clm (May 18 at CD) Worked 4f Sun. at CD
SCR Rattle N Roll 8th, Dubai World Cup (G1) No works since last race

2021 Kentucky Derby

Like the King made his 7-year-old debut in a 7 1/2-furlong turf allowance at Gulfstream Park on May 24, the same race in which 2024 alumnus Grand Mo the First made his seasonal debut. Like the King settled at the rear after checking early, but could only run on evenly in the lane and settled for fourth, 4 1/4 lengths behind the winner Eldest Son.

Brooklyn Strong raced twice within the last month. First, he contested a $16,000 claiming race at 1 1/16 miles on the Penn National on May 16. He settled well off the pace in the field of five, and though he was not able to reel in the more forwardly placed Styner, he finished with good interest and rallied for second, 6 3/4 lengths behind the winner. Brooklyn Strong returned to the track at Parx on Monday for a $15,000 claiming race at the same 1 1/16-mile distnace on dirt. He was wide into the first turn, worked a place tracking in the second flight, but had no response when asked on the far turn and flattened out to finish sixth behind Hey Porter.

Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Mandaloun 4th 2022 San Diego Handicap (G2) Stands for $20,000 at Juddmonte
2 Hot Rod Charlie 6th 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for ¥2 million at Shadai Stallion Station
3 Essential Quality 3rd 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $50,000 at Darley America
4 O Besos 1st St. Matthews Stands for $2,000 at Roja Loca Ranch
5 Midnight Bourbon 5th 2022 Dubai World Cup (G1) Deceased
6 Keepmeinmind 3rd 2022 Woodward (G1) Stands for $5,000 at Sequel N.Y.
7 Helium 2nd, Clm (March 25 at PRX) No works since last race
8 Known Agenda 4th 2021 Belmont Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift
9 Highly Motivated 2nd 2022 Philip H. Iselin (G3) Stands for $7,500 at Airdrie
10 Sainthood 5th 2021 Belmont Derby (G1) No works since last race
11 Like the King 4th Alw OC (May 24 at GP) No works since last race
12 Bourbonic 5th 2023 Salvator Mile (G3) Sold to stand at Rancho Natoches, Mexico
13 Hidden Stash 5th Alw OC (Feb. 28 at TP) No works since last race
14 Brooklyn Strong 6th Clm (Mon. at PRX) No works since last race
15 Super Stock 2nd Alw OC (Feb. 11, 2023 at OP) Stands for $3,500 at Leadem Farm
16 Rock Your World 9th 2021 Twilight Derby (G2) Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift
17 Dynamic One 5th Ben Ali (G3) Retired to New Vocations
18 Soup and Sandwich 10th Alw OC (Oct. 23, 2022 at WO) Retired to owner’s farm
19 Medina Spirit 2nd 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic Deceased

2020 Kentucky Derby

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Enforceable made his second start of the year May 11 in the Clásico La Copa at Monterrico. He was keen to the early lead, and carried a clear lead for much of the race. He was headed past the five-sixteenths, and though he continued to battle into upper stretch, he flattened out through the final furlong and had to settle for third behind Gluck.

Derby Horse Last race Notes
1 Authentic 1st 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $25,000 at Spendthrift
2 Tiz the Law 6th 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic Stands for $20,000 at Ashford
3 Mr. Big News 7th Alw OC (Dec. 10, 2023 at FG) No works since last race
4 Honor A. P. 4th 2020 Kentucky Derby Stands for $10,000 at Lane’s End
5 Max Player DNF Alw OC (Feb. 25 at OP) Stands for $5,000 at Annestes Farms
6 Storm The Court 9th Alw OC (Nov. 17 at DMR) Stands for $2,000 at Eclipse
7 Enforceable 3rd Clásico La Copa (G2) No works since last race
8 Ny Traffic 3rd 2023 Harlan’s Holiday (G3) Stands for $3,500 at Timber Ridge
9 Necker Island 4th Louisville Thoroughbred Society Worked 4f Nov. 19 at CD
10 Major Fed 6th Clm (May 26 at CD) No works since last race
11 Sole Volante 10th Alw OC (Jan. 28, 2023 at GP) No works since last race
12 Winning Impression 3rd Alw (Nov. 12, 2020 at CD) Deceased
13 Money Moves 1st Alw OC (Oct. 23, 2020 at BEL) Retrained at New Vocations.
14 Attachment Rate 7th Alw OC (Feb. 21, 2022 at OP) Worked 3f Dec. 17, 2022 at OP
15 South Bend 5th Alw OC (Sept. 14 at WO) Worked 4f Feb. 22 at OTC



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The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Thursday, June 25, 2026 winning numbers for each game.

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Cash Ball

02-08-24-32, Cash Ball: 09

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Pick 3

Evening: 6-3-0

Midday: 9-6-0

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Evening: 5-7-6-0

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Millionaire for Life

03-13-14-34-45, Bonus: 01

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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season

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On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.

In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.

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Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)

In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.

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Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari prior to the game at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Kentucky hits the road at Texas

This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.

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Feb 15, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope argues with an official during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Which game could be a trap?

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We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.

Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.

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  • Kentucky state law permits fireworks use unless prohibited by local ordinances.
  • In Louisville and Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are illegal, but smaller items like sparklers are allowed.
  • Certain fireworks are banned in Louisville if their labels include words like “explosive,” “rocket,” or “firecracker.”
  • Safety officials advise keeping water nearby, not relighting “dud” fireworks, and never allowing children to ignite them.

Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.

Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.

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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?

Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.

Are fireworks legal in Louisville?

In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.

If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.

But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

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Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky

How to use fireworks safely

The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:

  • Use fireworks outdoors.
  • Obey local laws.
  • Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
  • Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
  • Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
  • Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
  • Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
  • Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
  • Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
  • Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
  • Read and follow all instructions on the label.

Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.



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