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Two-year-old colt Copernium surges to victory under jockey Edwin Gonzalez at Gulfstream Park, winning his debut in a 4½-furlong maiden special weight and becoming the first winner for sire Charlatan.

Copernium Impresses in debut win at Gulfstream; First winner for Charlatan

Copernium, a $375,000 OBS March purchase trained by Jack Sisterson, made a winning debut at Gulfstream Park on Friday, becoming the first winner for sire Charlatan with a sharp 2¼-length victory under Edwin Gonzalez in a 4½-furlong maiden special weight.

A 3-year-old bay colt PAY BILLY galloping with focus and strength under a jockey’s guidance, following his Federico Tesio Stakes victory at Laurel Park, securing his place in the 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.

Federico Tesio winner PAY BILLY confirmed for Preakness Stakes 150

PAY BILLY, winner of the Federico Tesio Stakes, has earned an automatic berth to the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17. Trainer Mike Gorham confirms the colt will make his graded debut in the $2 million Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico.

GOOD CHEER, the winning filly of the 2025 Kentucky Oaks, crosses the finish line on a muddy track at Churchill Downs, with jockey Luis Saez aboard.

GOOD CHEER Wins 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs

The 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs was a day of high-stakes racing and heartfelt advocacy. GOOD CHEER triumphed on a muddy track, while the crowd turned the venue pink in support of breast and ovarian cancer awareness. From elite fillies to emotional moments like the Survivors Parade, the event combined pageantry with purpose, setting the stage for the Kentucky Derby.

Willow Case in full stride under jockey Edgar Perez during her upset victory in the 2025 juvenile opener at Gulfstream Park

Willow Case shocks favorites in Gulfstream juvenile debut as Rainbow 6 climbs to $275K

Willow Case stuns in Gulfstream’s juvenile opener as Rainbow 6 jackpot climbs to $275K and Gulfstream runners gear up for Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill.

File photo of live turf racing at Gulfstream Park, the 2025 host of Royal Palm Juvenile and Fillies stakes offering Royal Ascot qualification

Path to Royal Ascot begins at Gulfstream with $100K Juvenile Turf Stakes

Top 2-year-olds target Royal Ascot berths at Gulfstream Park’s $100K Royal Palm Juvenile and Fillies Turf Stakes on May 10, 2025. See full nominations list.

Jockey Jaime Torres aboard SEIZE THE GRAY crossing the finish line to win the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024, capturing a defining moment in American Thoroughbred racing

Preakness 150 to celebrate racing, music and culture in historic milestone edition

Preakness 150 at Pimlico on May 17 blends elite racing, music by T-Pain & Wyclef Jean, and Baltimore community culture in a historic $2M celebration.

Scene from Churchill Downs during a past race, reflecting the tradition and pageantry of America’s iconic horse racing event

Kentucky Derby 2025: All eyes on Churchill Downs as 151st edition draws top contenders

The 151st Kentucky Derby returns to Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025, featuring 20 top contenders including FINAL GAMBIT, AMERICAN PROMISE, and CITIZEN BULL. The historic “Run for the Roses” kicks off at 6:57 p.m. ET, promising tradition, thrill, and the next Triple Crown hopeful

Bridle a Butterfly crosses the finish line ahead of Out On Bail in a thrilling turf sprint at Churchill Downs during the William Walker Stakes.

Bridle a Butterfly Delivers Explosive Finish in William Walker at Churchill Downs

Bridle a Butterfly and Honor Marie thrilled fans at Churchill Downs with standout wins in the William Walker and Isaac Murphy Marathon Stakes. Bridle a Butterfly surged late to set a new stakes record, while Honor Marie displayed staying power in a hard-fought marathon victory. Both performances highlighted the promise of rising stars in the spring racing season.

Clever Again, a chestnut colt trained by Steve Asmussen, galloping during an early morning workout at Churchill Downs ahead of the Preakness Stakes 2025.

American Pharoah Colt Clever Again Eyes Victory at 150th Preakness Stakes

Clever Again, trained by Steve Asmussen and sired by American Pharoah, is gaining momentum ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes. With back-to-back wire-to-wire victories, including a dominant Hot Springs Stakes performance, the promising colt is showing all the signs of being a serious contender. His recent workout at Churchill Downs highlights both his readiness and untapped potential as he targets Pimlico’s middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Jockey Edgard Zayas aboard a thoroughbred during morning workouts at Churchill Downs, preparing for Kentucky Oaks 2025.

Edgard Zayas Set for Kentucky Oaks Ride as Micah Husbands Shines at Gulfstream Park

Edgard Zayas is set for a high-stakes week at Churchill Downs as he eyes the Kentucky Oaks aboard Early On, while young rider Micah Husbands shines with a breakout victory at Gulfstream Park. With the Rainbow 6 jackpot pool swelling to $250,000 and another mandatory payout on the horizon, excitement builds across the Royal Palm Meet. From seasoned champions to emerging stars, the racing action is heating up.

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Copernium Impresses in debut win at Gulfstream; First winner for Charlatan

Federico Tesio winner PAY BILLY confirmed for Preakness Stakes 150

GOOD CHEER Wins 151st Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs

Willow Case shocks favorites in Gulfstream juvenile debut as Rainbow 6 climbs to $275K

Path to Royal Ascot begins at Gulfstream with $100K Juvenile Turf Stakes

Preakness 150 to celebrate racing, music and culture in historic milestone edition

Kentucky Derby 2025: All eyes on Churchill Downs as 151st edition draws top contenders

Bridle a Butterfly Delivers Explosive Finish in William Walker at Churchill Downs

American Pharoah Colt Clever Again Eyes Victory at 150th Preakness Stakes

Edgard Zayas Set for Kentucky Oaks Ride as Micah Husbands Shines at Gulfstream Park

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