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Kentucky Derby alumni: See who's in action at Saratoga, beyond
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.
| 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
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.
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
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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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season
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.
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.
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.
Which game could be a trap?
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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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky? See laws ahead of Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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.
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.
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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