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Racing looking for answers heading into Preakness Stakes

With Derby winner out, horse racing twists and turns trying to stay relevant

May 12, 2026

AP Sports

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in Preakness

Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill…

May 6, 2026

AP Sports

Golden Tempo rallies late in Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to win Run for the Roses

Trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after a victory by Golden Tempo in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby…

May 2, 2026

AP Sports

No clear favorite and plenty of contenders: The 152nd Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle

Kentucky Derby entrant Renegade works out at Churchill Downs Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) LOUISVILLE,…

May 1, 2026

Pavlovian edges Express Kid by a nose in thrilling Sunland Derby

Trainer Doug O’Neill captures fourth Sunland Derby, winner scores in stakes-record time and earns 20 qualifying points on the road…

February 16, 2026

Express Kid looks to give Evans his first Sunland Derby triumph

Field of eight set to enter starting gate with eyes on May 2 Kentucky Derby

February 12, 2026

Associated Press New Mexico

Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — D. Wayne Lukas, a Hall of Fame horse trainer who won 15 Triple Crown races, has…

June 29, 2025

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in Preakness, dashing Triple Crown possibility

FILE – Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, heads to the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky…

May 7, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt…

May 3, 2025

Jack Cole Stakes headlines attractive Saturday at SunRay

Massive Roar seeks third consecutive win in New Mexico-bred feature

May 1, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

What makes a Kentucky Derby champion? Big hearts, immense lungs and powerful legs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On a crisp, clear morning, a chestnut thoroughbred thundered down the dirt strip at Churchill Downs,…

April 30, 2025

It’s all in the name

With the Churchill Downs grandstand in the background, Journalism gallops on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in preparation for the Kentucky…

April 30, 2025

Getaway Car narrowly prevails over Caldera in Sunland Derby

Bob Baffert trainee picks up 20 qualifying points on road to Kentucky Derby

February 17, 2025

Strong field of nine set to compete in rich Sunland Derby

Winner receives 20 qualifying points on road to Grade 1 Kentucky Derby

February 12, 2025

For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it’s a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Michael Blowen can step outside his house any day of the week and visit retired racehorses…

May 2, 2024

Wagering on Kentucky Derby halted at New Mexico tracks

Simulcast signals across country blocked to support NM horsemen Jockey Antonio Fresu celebrates aboard Stronghold, winner of the $400,000 Sunland…

April 23, 2024

Racing season kicks off Friday at SunRay Park and Casino

18-day season will feature some of the region’s top racehorses and horsemen

April 11, 2024

Stronghold, Lucky Jeremy head $400,000 Sunland Derby

Winner of Sunland Derby earns qualifying points towards Run for the Roses

February 15, 2024

One Mark leaves lasting impression in Jamison Handicap

Sunland Park’s marquee day of racing season coming up on Sunday

February 12, 2024

Lucky Jeremy, Candy Aisle stamp tickets with stakes wins

Betting favorites prove strong winners in preps for Sunland Derby, Oaks

January 19, 2024

Four stakes races headline Friday card at Sunland Park

Prospects for Sunland Derby and Sunland Park Oaks will meet on track

January 18, 2024

New Mexico’s Wild On Ice is euthanized after Kentucky Derby workout

Sunland Derby winner was preparing for next week’s race at Churchill Downs

April 28, 2023

Ken Tohill sets sights on Kentucky Derby with New Mexico’s Wild On Ice

Jockey will ride long shot Wild On Ice in Churchill Downs

April 12, 2023