2026 Kentucky Oaks Kentucky Derby CLII Wrap – NBC Delivers Most-Watched Kentucky Derby On Record

Paulick Report – NBC Delivers Most-Watched Kentucky Derby On Record

Paulick Report – Myra Lewyn – ‘This Is In Our Blood’: Phipps Family Celebrates Ky Derby Win With Golden Tempo

Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – T O Elvis Win Huge Step for Japanese Racing in America

Bloodhorse – Byron King – DeVaux to Take Wait-And-See Approach with Golden Tempo

TDN – Bill Finley – The Week in Review: Yes, the One Post in the Kentucky Derby is Still a Problem

One Way Out 

Kentucky Derby CLII

The Athletic – Emily Ohman and Dan Santarimita – Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux historic victory

Bloodhorse – Byron King – History in the Making: Golden Tempo Upsets Derby Field

TDN – Steve Sherack – Trainer Cherie DeVaux Makes History As Golden Tempo Wins The Kentucky Derby

Phil has a question:

Why didn’t the thankfully soon to be retired idiot Donna Barton have enough brains and class to leave Jose Ortiz alone when he was obviously very emotional after his first Kentucky Derby win.

Melanchronic

The New York Times – Joe Drape – As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

Front Office Sports – Scott Hamilton – Kentucky Derby Is Courting Gen Z for Horse Racing’s Next Era

With A Little Help From My Friends 

Paulick Report – Tom Pedulla – DeVaux Sisters May Have Opposite Personalities, But Both Are ‘Phenomenal’ Horsewomen

Bloodhorse – Frank Angst – DeVaux First Woman to Garner Kentucky Derby as Trainer

Paulick Report – Chelsea Hackbarth – Golden Tempo Flies Late; Cherie DeVaux First Female Trainer To Win Kentucky Derby

Gold Dust Woman

Paulick Report – Joe Nevills and Chelsea Hackbarth – Explanations & Excuses: Jockeys, Trainers React To Kentucky Derby Performances

Heart Shaped Box

Bloodhorse – Lizzy Madden – Back on Grass, Stark Contrast Wins American Turf

Bloodhorse – Gregory A. Hall – Rhetorical Romps in Turf Classic Stakes

Does Phil have a question?

Gamma Ray 

Bloodhorse – Frank Angst – T O Elvis Delivers for Japan in Churchill Downs Stakes

TDN – Alan Carrasso – Volatile’s T O Elvis Makes It ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ For Churchill Downs S. Rivals

Jailhouse Rock

Bloodhorse – Sean Collins – Crude Velocity Overpowers Englishman in Pat Day Mile

Bloodhorse – Alicia Hughes – Classic Q Makes the Grade in Distaff Turf Mile

Bloodhorse – Curlin Perseveres to Sire First Kentucky Derby Winner

Up on Cripple Creek 

Bloodhorse – Deterministic Goes Back to Back in Fort Marcy

Bloodhorse – Olivia Newman – Yellow Card Surges Late to Win Twin Spires Turf Sprint

Bloodhorse – Lizzy Madden – R Disaster Goes Gate to Wire in Derby City Distaff

Paulick Report – Kentucky Derby Day Wagering Down Slightly; Derby Week Handle Up 3 Percent

Bloodhorse – Gregory A. Hall – Records Fall, but Slight Decline in Derby Day Wagering

Bloodhorse – Byron King – Record Handle, Modest Attendance Gain on KY Oaks Day

Arab states continue to send the Palestinians gifts of extravagant rhetoric and countless Arab League resolutions – but not much cash. 

Elliott Abrams

Bloodhorse – Frank Angst – Always a Runner Shines in First Primetime Kentucky Oaks

Daily Mail – James Cohen – Dave Portnoy divides fans with bold Kentucky Oaks outfit as Barstool chief prepares to watch his horse compete

TDN –On Time Girl In Plenty Of Time For Eight Belles Win

TDN – Shred The Gnar Takes La Troienne, Becomes The Newest Grade I Winner For Into Mischief

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Phil M. Stockmen