Kentucky Derby News

Odds-on Xigera Rolls in Grade III, $400,000 Falls City on Thanksgiving Day

Ten accomplished horses, led by 3-1 morning line favorite First Mission, are set to complete in Friday’s 149th running of the $600,000 Clark presented by Norton Healthcare.

Wayne Catalano is approaching 3,000 wins as a trainer and has more than 1,700 victories as a jockey but aside from his horse racing achievements, he may have just as many recipes as he does winner’s circle photos.

Fresh Hot and Sultry Dominates Grade III, $295,000 Chilukki

Iroquois Runner-up Risk It Heads Grade II, $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club

First Mission Headlines 149th Running of Grade II, $600,000 Clark Presented by Norton Healthcare.

Rigney Racing’s Grade II winner Xigera will attempt to close out her successful 3-year-old season with a victory.

Churchill Downs’ Fall Meet is set to close with a flourish as the Louisville racetrack will feature nine stakes events during Thanksgiving Weekend.

Smokin’ T, with the Hall of Fame tandem of jockey John Velazquez and trainer Shug McGaughey, grabbed the lead with a furlong to run and drew clear late to win Saturday’s 44th running of the $289,858 River City (Grade III) at Churchill Downs by 1 ¾...

Lothenbach Stables’ She Can’t Sing will attempt to defend her title on Saturday when she faces eight fillies and mares that entered the 38th running of the $300,000 Chilukki Stakes (Grade III) at Churchill Downs.