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Kentucky Derby tracker: Find out the latest on 22 alumni

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December 17, 2024

Kentucky Derby tracker: Find out the latest on 22 alumni

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.

2024 Kentucky Derby

A pair of 2024 Kentucky Derby entrants raced in allowance company at Gulfstream Sunday, though in different races. Catalytic was second beaten only a head in a 1 1/16-mile first-level dirt allowance, his first start since July. Mugatu raced in a first-level allowance at a mile and 70 yards on the Tapeta, but never rallied and finished seventh and last.

Two others from the 2024 Kentucky Derby field are entered in races Saturday. Track Phantom, most recently second in an allowance at Churchill, steps up to stakes company in the Tenacious at Fair Grounds, where he drew the fence in a field of eight. Epic Ride returns to Turfway for the first time since his second-place finish in the John Battaglia Memorial in March; he drew the outside in an eight-horse, second-level allowance at six furlongs on the Tapeta.

West Saratoga, most recently ninth in an allowance at Churchill Downs, sold privately to RRR Racing and transferred to the barn of Doug Watson, one of the leading trainers in Dubai. According to a report at BloodHorse, Watson is considering mile races late in this winter’s meet as well as in the future for West Saratoga.

Derby	Horse	Last race	Notes
1	Mystik Dan	8th Belmont	Worked Sat. at FG
2	Sierra Leone	1st Breeders’ Cup Classic	No works since last race
3	Forever Young	3rd Breeders’ Cup Classic	No works since last race
4	Catching Freedom	4th Ohio Derby (G3)	Worked 4f Mon. at PAY
5	T O Password	5th Kentucky Derby	Out for the rest of the year
6	Resilience	10th Belmont	No works since last race
7	Stronghold	2nd Pennyslvania Derby (G1)	Worked 5f Sat. at SA
8	Honor Marie	8th Travers	No works since last race
9	Endlessly	5th Belmont Derby (G1)	Worked 5f Aug. 10 at DMR
10	Dornoch	4th Travers	Stands for $40,000 at Spendthrift
11	Track Phantom	2nd Alw OC (Nov. 9 at CD)	Entered Sat. in Tenacious Stakes
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	5th Steel Valley Sprint	Entered Sat in Alw at TP
15	Fierceness	2nd Breeders’ Cup Classic	No works since last race
16	Society Man	2nd Alw OC (Oct. 24 at KEE)	Worked 3f Fri. at PMM
17	Just Steel	5th Preakness	Recovering from leg surgery
18	Grand Mo the First	2nd Virginia Derby (G3)	Worked 4f Oct. 6 at GP
19	Catalytic	2nd Alw OC (Sun. at GP)	No works since last race
20	Just a Touch	2nd Iowa Derby	No works since last race
SCR	Encino	1st Lexington (G3)	Worked 4f Sun. at FG
SCR	Mugatu	7th Alw OC (Sun. at GP)	No works since last race

2023 Kentucky Derby

Four entrants from the 2023 Kentucky Derby have raced over the last month. Skinner won the Native Diver (G3) at Del Mar on Nov. 23 by a length over Tarantino. Skinner had been second in the same race in 2023, and it was his first victory in the graded ranks.

Hit Show also competed in graded company recently, placing fifth in the Clark (G2) on Nov. 29. As the 3-2 favorite he crossed the wird third behind Rattle N Roll, but was disqualified to fifth after bumping with Crupi late. Mandarin Hero finished third in the Tokai Kikuya Sho at Nagoya on Nov. 21, a solid reversal of form after an 11th-place finish at Oi the month before. Jace’s road dropped to the straight claiming ranks for the first time ever Thursday at Turfway, running for a $50,000 tag. Sent off the second favorite at 2-1, he chased on for third behind favored First Strike.

Three others are entered in the coming days. Rocket Can steps back up to graded-stakes company Saturday at Gulfstream for the Harlan’s Holiday (G3), while Confidence Game will take on a strong field in the Tenacious at Fair Grounds. Raise Cain is cross-entered in allowance races Friday and Saturday at Oaklawn.

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 Lukas Classic (G2)	No works since last race
5	Hit Show	5th Clark (G2)	No works since last race
6	Derma Sotogake	13th Breeders’ Cup Classic	No works since last race
7	Tapit Trice	6th Breeders’ Cup Classic	No works since last race
8	Raise Cain	5th Alw OC (Oct. 20 at KEE)	Entered Sat. in Alw OC at OP
9	Rocket Can	4th Alw OC (Nov. 9 at CD)	Entered Sat. in Harlan’s Holiday (G3)
10	Confidence Game	7th Alw OC (Sept. 12 at CD)	Entered Sat. in Tenacious Stakes
11	Sun Thunder	6th Alw (Sept. 20 at BAQ)	Worked 4f Nov. 20 at OP
12	Mandarin Hero	3rd Tokai Kikuya Sho	No works since last race
13	Reincarnate	3rd Pacific Classic (G1)	Sold to K.O.I.D. at Keeneland Breeders’ Cup sale
14	Kingsbarns	1st Stephen Foster (G1)	Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift
15	King Russell	4th Alw (Nov. 10 at CD)	Worked 4f Fri. at OP
16	Verifying	5th 2023 Perryville	Stands for $10,000 at Pleasant Acres
17	Jace’s Road	3rd Clm (Thu. at TP)	No works since last race
18	Cyclone Mischief	2nd Alw OC (Nov. 17 at CD)	No works since last race
SCR	Continuar	8th Ichikawa	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	1st Native Diver (G3)	Worked 4f Wed. at SA

2022 Kentucky Derby

Three entrants from the 2022 Kentucky Derby have recently raced. Rattle N Roll, making his second start off a yearlong lay, proved he still fits at the graded level by rallying to win the Clark (G2) at Churchill on Nov. 29. Two others from this class who recently ran finished off the board: Crown Pride finished 11th in the Champions Cup (G1) at Chukyo on Dec. 1, while Tiz the Bomb was eighth in a starter allowance at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.

Ethereal Road is expected to return to action Saturday in an allowance optional claimer at a mile on the dirt at Oaklawn. He drew post 7 of eight, in a race likely to feature Raise Cain as well.

Three others from the 2022 Kentucky Derby field have been retired recently. Classic Causeway, the 2022 Belmont Derby (G1) winner, will stand for $6,500 at Crestwood Farm in Kentucky. Messier will begin his stud career in New York for a fee of $5,000 at Rockridge Stud. Barber Road, unraced since February, will get a break away from the track before returning as a barn pony for his racing trainer, John Ortiz.

Derby	Horse	Last race	Notes
1	Rich Strike	5th 2023 Alysheba (G2)	Likely retired after training injury
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 at GP)	Retired as John Ortiz barn pony
7	Tawny Port	6th Sycamore (G3)	No works since last race
8	Smile Happy	4th Ben Ali (G3)	Retired through Secretariat Center
9	Tiz the Bomb	8th Str Alw (Sat. at TAM)	No works since last race
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	11th Champions Cup (G1)	No works since last race
14	Happy Jack	5th Pat O’Brien (G2)	Worked 3f Oct. 20 at SA
15	Messier	DNF Forty Niner (G3)	Stands for $5,000 at Rockridge Stud
16	White Abarrio	1st Alw OC (Nov. 22 at GP)	Worked 5f Sun. at GP
17	Charge It	10th Whitney (G1)	No works since last race
18	Cyberknife	6th Pegasus World Cup (G1)	Stands for $20,000 at Spendthrift
19	Pioneer of Medina	2nd, Tenacious	Worked 4f Jan. 5 at FG
20	Summer Is Tomorrow	20th 2022 Kentucky Derby	Deceased
SCR	Ethereal Road	1st Clm (Nov. 6 at CD)	Entered Sat. in Alw OC at OP
SCR	Rattle N Roll	1st Clark (G2)	Worked 4f Sat. at FG

2021 Kentucky Derby

Three horses in the 2021 Kentucky Derby class have raced in recent weeks. Like the King has flown south for the winter after a campaign at Woodbine, and flattened late to finish sixth in an allowance-level turf mile Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. Brooklyn Strong finished sixth in a $15,000 claiming race at a mile and 70 yards on the Parx dirt on Nov. 25, settling near the rear and not kicking on in the lane.

Brooklyn Strong also returns to action Friday at Parx. He is entered in a conditioned $10,000 claiming race going 1 1/16 miles and drew the outside post in a field of seven.

HELIUM

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	Worked 4f May 20 at CD
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	***** Clm (Dec. 16 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	6th Alw OC (Sat. at TAM)	No works since last race
12	Bourbonic	5th 2023 Salvator Mile (G3)	Sold to stand at Rancho Natoches, Mexico
13	Hidden Stash	2nd Alw (Oct. 24 at PID)	Worked 4f Sat. at KEE
14	Brooklyn Strong	6th Clm (Nov. 25 at PRX)	Entered Fri. in Clm at Parx
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)	No works since last race
19	Medina Spirit	2nd 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic	Deceased

2020 Kentucky Derby

Storm the Court, the champion juvenile of 2019, has been retired and will stand for $2,000 at Eclipse Thoroughbred Training and Sports Therapy in California. Though he never won again after upsetting the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, he finished sixth behind Authentic in the 2020 Kentucky Derby and amassed a 30: 2-4-7 record in six seasons on the racetrack.

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	1st Clásico Independencia (G2)	No works since last race
8	Ny Traffic	3rd Harlan’s Holiday (G3)	Worked 3f Sept. 22 at GP
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)	No works since last race

2019 Kentucky Derby

The last month has been a quiet one for the field of the 2019 Kentucky Derby, though Long Range Toddy, Gray Magician and Tax have either worked or raced in 2024.

Derby	Horse	Last race	Notes
1	Country House	1st 2019 Kentucky Derby	Stands for $7,500 at Darby Dan
2	Code of Honor	5th 2021 Cigar Mile	Deceased
3	Tacitus	4th 2021 Lukas Classic (G3)	Stands for $10,000 at Taylor Made
4	Improbable	2nd 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic	Deceased
5	Game Winner	1st 2019 Los Alamitos Derby (G3)	Stands for $20,000 at Lane’s End
6	Master Fencer	4th 2021 Hakusan Daishoten	Covered 17 mares in 2023
7	War of Will	9th 2020 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile	Stands for $25,000 at Claiborne
8	Plus Que Parfait	10th 2022 Jebel Ali Mile (G3)	No works since last race
9	Win Win Win	1st 2020 Forego (G1)	Stands for $5,000 at Ocala Stud
10	Cutting Humor	5th 2020 Mineshaft (G3)	Stands for $1,500 at McDowell Farm
11	By My Standards	5th 2021 Whitney (G1)	Stands for $5,000 at Spendthrift
12	Vekoma	1st 2020 Metropolitan Handicap (G1)	Stands for $15,000 at Spendthrift
13	Bodexpress	1st 2020 Clark (G1)	Stands for $3,500 at Pleasant Acres
14	Tax	2nd 2023 Challenger (G3)	Worked 4f May 27 at SAR
15	Roadster	8th 2022 Buckland	Stands for $7,500 at Ocala Stud
16	Long Range Toddy	5th Sir Shackleton	No works since last race
17	Maximum Security	5th 2020 Breeders’ Cup Classic	Stands for $7,500 at Ashford
18	Spinoff	4th 2020 Woodward (G1)	No works since June 6, 2021
19	Gray Magician	2nd Alw OC (June 18 at MNR)	No works since last race

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Northern Kentucky man accused of abusing missing teen girl found at his home

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May 13, 2026

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Northern Kentucky man accused of abusing missing teen girl found at his home

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – A Northern Kentucky man is in jail, accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl who’d been reported missing.

Matthew Wade, 40, faces charges, including sexual abuse, unlawful transaction with a minor and assault.

Covington Police say they found the teen at Wade’s home on Highway Avenue on Monday. According to the police report, he was knowingly hiding her, knew she was missing and had cut her ankle monitor off.

Investigators say the teen was given alcohol, marijuana and magic mushrooms.

The girl told police wade slapped her and choked her.

Officers also say they found guns in the home.

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Exploring what each member of the Kentucky Basketball GM team does

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May 13, 2026

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Exploring what each member of the Kentucky Basketball GM team does

When Mark Pope announced that he would be taking questions directly from BBN, we all knew things could get interesting. But honestly, it turned out pretty good; you had some honest questions and some good answers. Sure, there were sarcastic questions that just were never going to be answered, but Pope did address the GM situation. While it wasn’t the answer a lot of people hoped for, at least there is now a clear hierarchy within the basketball front office. Let’s break it down.

Mark Pope has confirmed that no official GM position will exist for at least this season, and most likely won’t exist going forward. Why? Because he has the responsibilities spread out across 4 different people, and believes that is the best way forward.

“In this ever-changing college basketball dynamic, everybody is trying a different solution. For us, instead of hiring a singular GM, we’ve gone with a more comprehensive general management team approach. We have four members of the team. Keegan Brown is a data analysis and roster construction expert who’s worked in both college and the NBA. Nick Robinson is our salary cap strategy and management specialist. Kevin Sergent is our compliance officer, and he deals with all of our contracts and legal language. Kim Shelton is our JMI liaison, and she does all of our NIL contracts that deal with corporate sponsorships. That’s our four-person general management team.”

But who is each one of these people, and what makes them qualified?

Who’s doing what in the Kentucky basketball front office?

Well, Keegan Brown has been a video coordinator in the G-League. That essentially means he would go and watch all the videos on league opponents and potential prospects, and come up with data-backed scouting reports for the coaching and front office teams. Pope has worked with Brown at BYU, so there is some familiarity there.

Nick Robinson also worked with Mark Pope in Provo, being an assistant coach from 2019 to 2024 and following Pope to Lexington. He has been on staff all 3 seasons now, and is being tasked with handing out Kentucky’s money and setting a budget for each player.

Kevin Sergent is not new to Kentucky; he has been in Lexington since 2020. But this is his first time handling compliance on his own; his official title is Senior Associate AD for Athletic Compliance. He handles all the rules, applying for waivers, basically making sure the entire staff is doing everything the right way.

Kim Shelton is a UK alum who was more known for soccer than anything else. She was part of the very first Kentucky women’s soccer team and is a former CEO of Lexington Sporting Club. She worked for Kentucky when Commonwealth was renamed as Kroger Field, and played a role in setting up naming rights for Kentucky Proud Park. Right now, she is kind of the bridge between Kentucky and JMI, specifically handling BBNIL Suite.

If you don’t remember what BBNIL suite is, it’s essentially the opt-in program where student athletes agree to only work with deals through JMI. They find offers, broker deals, and help athletes make money. It is, of course, optional, but if players decline, they will not be able to use the University of Kentucky logos in their NIL marketing.

Trent Noah is probably the most successful NIL athlete who opted out. The Kentucky native is handling his own NIL, and by the amount of ads and cardboard cutouts I see littered around the state, he seems to be doing pretty well.

Seeing JMI integrated again into Kentucky Basketball is probably going to make some of you uneasy, and I get that. But everyone who has worked with them who has officially gone on the record says they are a pleasure to work with.

And that’s how Mark Pope wants it done. There is a theory out there that he wants a GM, but JMI won’t let him. Considering he has chosen 2 of the 4 people personally, I highly doubt that’s true.

What do you think of his explanation, and what do you think of how he is handling the GM role?

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4 Kentucky Adventures That Will Surprise You

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May 12, 2026

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4 Kentucky Adventures That Will Surprise You

Explore all of the unexpected adventures that Kentucky has to offer. (Photo: Kentucky Tourism)

Published May 12, 2026 04:28PM

When it comes to outdoor destinations, Kentucky’s got some impressive headliners, like Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the world’s longest (known) cave system, and Red River Gorge, a climbing mecca with more than 4,000 sport routes. But away from the more popular paths, you’ll find outdoor adventures that are defined not only by their incredible scenery but also by their one-of-a-kind experiences.

Climbing in Red River Gorge. (Photo: Kentucky Tourism)

See a Moonbow

If you’ve never seen a moonbow (a rainbow caused by the light of a full moon), there’s only one place in the Western Hemisphere where you can make a plan to see one—Cumberland Falls. Known as the “Niagara of the South,” this 125-foot-tall cascade is home to one of the only predictable moonbows on the planet. Take a look at the schedule, grab your headlamps for the short hike, and go see this rare natural marvel.

More in Daniel Boone National Forest: Visit the nearby Natural Scenic Arch Area, where a short trail reveals stunning views of a sandstone arch spanning nearly 100 feet.

Stay in a Treehouse

The treehouses at EarthJOY Village in northern Kentucky are the real deal, with features every outdoor-loving kid (and adult) has dreamed of—porch views, rope bridges, and a tree trunk right in the middle of the living room. With three impressive treehouses to choose from, more than 285 acres of private forest, and 20 miles of hiking trails, you’ll always find adventures to unlock.

More Camping: Camp closer to the ground—and the wildlife that populates the region—at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area or John James Audubon State Park.

Go Underground

Some of the most “outdoor” experiences you’ll find in Kentucky are technically inside the many caves and caverns that the state has become known for. There are plenty to explore. Our picks? Hidden River Cave, home to the world’s longest underground swinging bridge, or Lost River Cave, where you can take a boat ride through the otherworldly below-ground landscape.

More Fun in the Depths: Did you know you can scuba dive in Kentucky? You can try it out or get PADI certified at Pennyroyal Scuba Blue Springs Resort before heading to popular destinations like Lake Cumberland.

Take a Canopy Walk at an Outdoor Art Gallery

The short but scenic Canopy Tree Walk at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum allows you to take in the views from the forest’s highest heights—75 feet above the ground. There are even more spectacular sights in this 16,000-plus-acre stretch of wild forest, like the Forest Giants, designed by sculptor Thomas Dambo, or any number of other outdoor art installations along the 40 miles of trails.

More Hiking: Explore the 343-mile Sheltowee Trace Trail, founded in the 1970s as Kentucky’s first long-distance footpath that basecamps in trail towns like Morehead. And even urban hubs like Lexington offer green escapes like the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.

Kentucky is about coming together for real-life experiences and meeting real-life people. Discover a destination that moves you in ways you never expected. Find What Moves You in our new Kentucky home.

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