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LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

Hamish returns to action after a long time away from action, but will face a difficult day

Aidan O'Brien's Changingoftheguard gets the better of Godolphin's New London to win Group Three on the Roodee as Thoughts Of June, Absolutelyflawless, Live The Dream and Ever Given also score

One of the most successful—and now controversial—trainers received a stark message: No one is bigger than Churchill Downs. But his presence still looms.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

Atmospheric ‘traffic jam’ will likely produce sloppy conditions at Churchill Downs, impacting horsepower.

LEXINTON, Ky. — For Mike Smith, it’s the horses that keep him young.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

The head of state is a passionate horse owner and breeder.

Aidan O'Brien's Changingoftheguard can get the better of Godolphin's New London, while Paws For Thought, Ever Given, Star Of Lady M, Nymphadora, Hello Jumeirah and Secret State can also score on the Roodee

Reach For The Moon, the Queen’s main contender for the Derby, will miss the Classic after failing to recover in time from an injury sustained last autumn