Gary B. Graves

1 week ago | gazettetimes.com | Gary B. Graves |Gary Graves

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The question now is whether that test will come sooner or later. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott didn't sound like someone preparing Sovereignty for a trip to Baltimore to run in the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17 at Pimlico Race course, offering a cautious approach Sunday.

1 week ago | apnews.com | Gary B. Graves

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. (AP) — La victoria de Sovereignty en el Derby de Kentucky bajo la lluvia en Churchill Downs despertó curiosidad sobre si el potro puede construir sobre su victoria distintiva en una superficie posiblemente más seca y rápida en el camino hacia la Triple Corona. La pregunta ahora es si esa prueba llegará más pronto o más tarde.

1 week ago | globegazette.com | Gary B. Graves |Gary Graves

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The question now is whether that test will come sooner or later. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott didn't sound like someone preparing Sovereignty for a trip to Baltimore to run in the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17 at Pimlico Race course, offering a cautious approach Sunday.

1 week ago | apnews.com | Gary B. Graves

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Temporarily sidelined by a hard fall, jockey Junior Alvarado put it behind him with the ride of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby. Most satisfying was guiding Sovereignty past other horses in the slop before drawing a bead on 3-1 favorite Journalism and chasing him down to win the 151st running at Churchill Downs by 1 1/2 lengths. The effort left Alvarado and his mount caked in mud, wearing it proudly along with the garland of red roses that were draped over the winner.

2 weeks ago | apnews.com | Gary B. Graves

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Ian Wilkes viewed the reporters outside his barn as a sign he must be doing something right. The veteran trainer is thoroughly embracing the attention that Burnham Square has brought him as a Kentucky Derby starter. Even better, he is the points leader heading into Saturday’s 151st running at Churchill Downs after entering the final big qualifying weekend on the margins. “It’s great to get to the Derby.