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.

Kentucky Derby winner Mage is the morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes as he continues Triple Crown quest. See the field and odds.

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.

A passing thunderstorm Sunday did nothing to stop the celebration at Churchill Downs’ Barn 42. Will Preakness be next for Kentucky Derby winner Mage?

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

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.”

Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter, trained by Steve Asmussen, is the morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness at Pimlico in Baltimore.