Author: Jason Frakes, Louisville Courier Journal

With eight recent deaths at Churchill Downs and two prominent scratches in the first two Triple Crown races, horse racing continues to face questions.

A step slow from the gate, Kentucky Derby winner and 2023 Preakness favorite Mage has showed the ability to put himself into a race whenever he wants.

First Mission, second choice behind Kentucky Derby winner Mage in morning line, has been scratched from the Preakness Stakes. Field is down to seven.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage headlines the projected field for the 2023 Preakness Stakes on May 20 at Pimlico for the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Forte was placed on a 14-day veterinarian’s list due to the Kentucky Derby scratch, making him ineligible for the Preakness on May 20.

Continuar became the third horse to scratch from 2023 Kentucky Derby field Thursday. King Russell moves into Saturday’s main event at Churchill Downs.

Baffert’s lawyer expects Judge Rebecca Grady Jenning’s ruling in ‘next several days’ after hours of argument and testimony in U.S. District Court.

John Sadler trainee Flightline remains undefeated in what may have been the final race of his career.

Wonder Wheel gives Tyler Gaffalione his first Breeders’ Cup win. Mischief Magic rallies from last place to win the Juvenile Turf Sprint.

According to an assistant district attorney, horse trainer Chad Brown “pushed a woman down a flight of stairs at his home … and tried to choke her.”