CDI and NYRA Unite for New 3-Year-Old Racing Series
Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association are partnering to launch a new series for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to showcase rising talent across their tracks.
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Puma scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby; field remains at 19
The Puma was scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Derby morning due to swelling in his leg from a skin infection, leaving 19 horses in the Run for the Roses. The colt is 1-2-1 in four starts with $442,280 earned, including a second in the Florida Derby. Trainer Gustavo Delgado said the swelling should subside with antibiotics, and The Puma is expected to skip the Preakness as he recovers at Churchill Downs. Scratches earlier for the Derby include Right to Party, Silent Tactic, Fulleffort and Corona de Oro.
Derby 2026: Final Handicapping Numbers Spotlight the Favorites
The article compiles the final handicapping metrics and odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, highlighting key contenders and how the numbers influence betting strategies ahead of the race.
HISA Report Reveals Reforms for Churchill Downs Horse Deaths
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has released a report on its investigation into the 12 horse deaths at Churchill Downs' Spring Meet, stating that there is no singular explanation for the fatalities. HISA recommends further action and analysis to mitigate risks, including robust data analysis, the introduction of more synthetic surface options, improved veterinary screening and diagnostic procedures, and the examination of equine fitness tools. The report found no major issues with the track surface or medication violations, but noted increased risk due to the frequency and tempo of racing and training schedules. Churchill Downs' September Meet is set to begin on September 14.