LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the split second of silence between the last horse loading into the gates on the first Saturday of May and Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone yelling “They’re off,” Scott Jordan stands atop a small metal perch on the track’s inside rail 20 jockeys sit astride 20 adrenaline-fueled thoroughbreds squished into a space that barely contains their girth all waiting to break for a mad dash toward history 160,000 people dressed in seersucker suits joining millions more doing the same from their living rooms and Kentucky Derby parties across the country the same sort of innocuous mechanism a Jeopardy contestant might use to buzz in When Jordan decides it is time, and only when Jordan decides, he presses the button to drop the gates and start the Kentucky Derby. Horse trainer Al Stall stands atop a wall of pavers just outside the rail near the third turn of the track A few furlongs and what might as well be a world away people stream around on the backside by the hundreds Out-of-towners trail tour guides through the barns many dressed in their Catholic school uniforms primed for a quick dash to beat the first bell after watching the Derby horses train a small collection of workers and an ever-rotating line of horses quietly walking about — that some of the most important bits of the horse-racing business get done and in this small patch of dirt that serves as his weekday office Starting a race is much more than pushing that button Packing a 1,000-pound animal itching to race into a metal pen and asking it to wait for its release is as unnatural as it sounds That’s why during the days leading up to the Derby every one of the entrants will frequent the six-horse starting gate tucked into the quarter chute just off the Churchill track to “school.” “Schooling” is a horse term for exactly what it sounds like — teaching the animals how to start correctly and safely “We’ve got that filly who wouldn’t load the other day coming,” Stall yells to Jordan the still unnamed horse and rider approach She is still not terribly interested in wedging herself into the gate She turns sideways and stubbornly refuses to budge for the attendant trying to lead her in Jordan grabs her lead and starts coaxing her in It takes more than a few tries to determine the victor in this equine-versus-man battle the filly settled into the gate where she stands for a handful of minutes to get used to her new surroundings The misleadingly simple and incredibly important work is completed referring to the six-time Derby winner and winningest trainer in Churchill history The game’s hard enough without messing up the start of the race.” He grew too tall and instead settled for galloping horses at Beulah Park in Columbus The head starter there asked him if he wanted to help out working the gate in the afternoon a simple decision grew into a full-on pivot and he wound up bouncing from Beulah to Belterra Park in Cincinnati and Turfway in Florence People at Turfway knew a guy or two at Churchill Jordan relocated to the famed Louisville track to man the gate which meant that along with the countless other races there he was put in charge of starting the single most famous event in horse racing He appreciated the enormity of the gig and leaned on the late John Asher the beloved vice president of communications Jordan knew horses well and understood that part of the job He’d bring Jordan along when he spoke to owners and trainers helping his new starter to forge the sort of trusting relationships necessary to do his job well and it’s really difficult,” Baffert said of Jordan Horses aren’t unaccustomed to starting gates but Derby horses are only 3 years old; many have only raced a handful of times the clang of the metal doors closing and the nearness of their neighbors can be unsettling In the ninth race at Churchill Downs on Thursday Alvarado is fine (Caramel Chip went on to finish second though a jockey-less rider is automatically disqualified) but it showed how one bad step can easily be the difference between history and disaster Jordan looks out for quirks and tendencies A fidgety horse not only is a risk for itself and its rider; it can affect all of the horses waiting to start Jordan spent extra time with Sierra Leone after the horse delayed the start for several minutes in the Blue Grass Stakes Sierra Leone broke well and wound up finishing second What a shame.’ It’s just two minutes of agony and you’re like a Baffert 3-year-old positioned for Saturday’s Pat Day Mile came to school with assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes on hand to watch Madaket Road has only raced five times and not since early March The horse fought loading for a good few minutes while Jordan calmly shared instructions with one of his staff telling him not to guide the horse but to let him turn himself around combining the tough love of a few shoves to the horse’s hindquarters to get him straight with some soothing conversation aren’t you?” he said as he got Madaket Road square radioing the horse’s progress back to Barn 33 “He’s slowly learning,” Barnes said with a smile Madaket Road and his rider sauntered off with Barnes “Thank you guys,” Barnes called over his shoulder The real challenge for the Derby is its scope a potential 20-horse field is uncommonly big and in 2020 Churchill created a new starting gate to house them The gate stretches 65 feet and while the interior of the stalls is an inch-and-a-half wider than the typical gate Jordan doubles the size of his staff for the Derby stationing an extra two bodies as rovers to be on call if something goes wrong Jordan will call for help if he thinks a horse needs soothing pick up his tail and see how he does,’” Jordan said is the one thing Jordan cannot school the animals on — the 160,000 people who rise to their feet when the horses begin to load It is unlike any race the horses have run in It also adds to the enormity of the job with which Jordan is tasked “You try to play it like it’s just another race,” Jordan said and you’ve got 160,000 people in the stands and millions of people watching The Kentucky Derby is giving folks a live look at the assembly of the Garland of Roses to be draped over the 2025 winner  The Kentucky Derby Facebook page is livestreaming the construction to a backdrop of music and the display of Derby facts and trivia The Rose Garland is being crafted at the Kroger in Middletown They’re spending about 80 hours putting the greenery together and will spend another eight hours on Oaks Day sewing in the roses the Rose Garland will be displayed at the store until a police escort carries it to Churchill Downs The garland will be on display in the paddock on Derby Day before it’s taken to the Winner’s Circle For those wanting to see the Rose Garland creation process in person Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264 Follow her on X.com:@cherylvjackson or Bluesky: @cherylvjackson.bsky.social The Official Guide to Portland In Portland, there is no surer sign that spring is here and summer is quickly approaching than colorful rose blooms across the city. And while you’ll find gardens on quiet side streets and in pastoral parks alike, there is no grander display than the International Rose Test Garden (or the Portland Rose Garden Roughly a century after the first flower was planted, the garden remains the oldest testing ground for new rose varieties in the country and is home to over 10,000 rose bushes representing more than 600 varieties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by International Rose Test Garden (@portlandrosegardens) The garden is open daily, and admission is free. While great city and Mount Hood views are offered year-round, the best rose-viewing months are May through September. (When you’re finished admiring the flowers, head just uphill to the majestic Portland Japanese Garden for more fabulous flora.) Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Portland International Rose Test Garden Roughly 12 miles of trails traverse Portland’s “living museum of trees” — which hosts more than 2,300 species from across the globe the Oregon Zoo is home to more than a thousand animals The zoo also hosts public and private events Every event booking helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species at home and around the world This authentic Japanese garden comprises eight garden styles Learn about the forest’s many wonders through engaging exhibits and interactive attractions encouraging sustainable forestry Let your little ones loose on this massive accessible playground View this post on Instagram A post shared by International Rose Test Garden (@portlandrosegardens) Ready to visit? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know — and what to enjoy — at the Portland International Rose Test Garden The roses are undeniably the star attraction at the garden, but Mount Hood towers over the city skyline to the east creating a picturesque backdrop to the beautiful setting Free public tours led by knowledgeable guides are offered at 1 p.m Four specialty gardens are nested within the broader rose garden, each reflecting a different theme. The Royal Rosarian Garden, for instance, honors members of the Royal Rosarians — an organization whose members serve as goodwill ambassadors for Portland the Shakespeare Garden hosts roses named for characters in the Bard’s plays and the fourth is where various roses — including miniatures — are tested for possible commercial release If you’re looking for a rose-themed souvenir, stop by the Rose Garden Store at the southern edge of the garden The gift shop sells locally-made bath and body goods Sakura blooms take over the waterfront each spring; here’s how to enjoy the best of Portland’s cherry blossom season Portland has a long-standing reputation as the City of Roses — so we dive into the city’s history with the fragrant flower share the lowdown on rose gardens around town and offer tips for visiting the Portland Rose Festival in late spring Round out your floral explorations of the Rose City with a visit to Southeast Portland’s lush Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden The park boasts more than 2,500 rhododendrons visitorinfo@travelportland.com1-888-503-3291 (toll free)503-427-1372Monday–Sunday 1132 SW Harvey Milk St #104,Portland, OR 97205 Get the guide Local BusinessesMediaMeeting PlannersTravel Industry ProfessionalsEvent Organizers We are a promoter and steward of this evolving city and its progressive values which have the power to transform the travelers who visit us Audience for NBC Sports’ Milestone 25th Kentucky Derby Presentation Peaked at 21.8 Million Viewers – Best Ever for NBC Sports Derby-Winner Sovereignty Invited to Run in 150th Preakness Stakes -- Sat. 2025 – NBC Sports’ milestone 25th presentation of the Kentucky Derby delivered an NBC Sports-record average of 17.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock – marking the largest Kentucky Derby audience since 1989 (18.5 million viewers won by Sunday Silence) and a 6% increase from last year (16.7 million viewers for Mystik Dan’s victory in a three-horse photo finish) Viewership peaked at 21.8 million viewers from 7-7:15 p.m as Sovereignty ran to a 1½-length victory over Journalism The peak audience was the largest ever for an NBC Sports presentation of the Kentucky Derby (up 8% from 20.1 million last year) the “Run for the Roses” posted NBC Sports’ largest streaming audience for a horse racing event with an Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 959,000 viewers – up 34% from last year (714,000) and nearly tripling 2023 (371,000) NBC Sports has averaged 15+ million viewers across all platforms for 10 of the last 12 Kentucky Derby races held in May (2013-2024 excludes 2020 Covid-impacted event which was moved to September) the 2025 Kentucky Derby will rank as NBC’s most-watched Saturday program since the NFL Wild Card Playoffs in January 2024 (excluding Paris Olympics) Total Audience Delivery is based upon live-plus-same day custom fast national figures from Nielsen and digital data from Adobe Analytics Official metrics will be available on Tuesday MAY 17: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty has been invited to take the next step towards the Triple Crown at the Preakness Stakes NBC Sports’ coverage of the 150th Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore begins with the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on Friday NBC Sports presents the 150th Preakness Stakes on Saturday A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem 2025Save this storySaveSave this storySaveOlivia Colman has a friend who’s going through a horrible divorce “She has a little victory every day by putting wee in her husband’s tea,” she tells Vanity Fair It sounds like a detail out of the Oscar winner’s new film The Roses a reimaging of the 1989 comedy directed by Danny DeVito The original film starred Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner as a wealthy couple whose seemingly perfect marriage falls apart leading to an increasingly outrageous divorce battle “I love that you can see the journey of two people who adore each other and slowly bit by bit start to try and tear each other apart,” Colman says very emotionally available and a real friend," says Cumberbatch of working with Colman for the first time Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch star as a couple living on the California coast they begin to wreak havoc on each other in increasingly chaotic ways which Searchlight will release in theaters August 29 showcases two powerhouse actors joyously diving into smart The central theme from the 1989 film—how a loving couple’s marriage can so intensely fall apart—remains intact while Colman and Cumberbatch introduce a more modern dynamic “The film is a parable of two people who loved each other intensely then ended up hating each other intensely and missing the middle ground,” Cumberbatch says “Much of it is shockingly recognizable: how we struggle to show love toward the people we love the most and how this can all go wrong very quickly if we're not careful about nurturing and nourishing the relationships at the center of our families.” Colman (pictured with Sunita Mari and Ncuti Gatwa) plays Ivy The War of the Roses was both a critical hit and box-office smash It was the 13th highest grossing film of 1989; it also earned three Golden Globes nominations both signed on with their production companies early eager to develop a new take on the story with Searchlight “All art influences other art,” Colman says “It’s very hard to find any story that hasn’t had beginnings in another story a year before or a thousand years before a chef whose career begins to eclipse that of her husband Theo What at first comes off as witty banter between two British expats living in California soon transforms into sharp barbs and physical one-upmanship as their competitive natures get the best of them Cumberbatch's Theo is struggling after he loses his job who previously worked with Colman on The Favourite He agreed to write the script for The Roses using the original and the book it’s based on—Warren Adler’s 1981 novel of the same name—as a jumping-off point Why don’t we make a movie that’s more focused on what we do to each other while we’re married and still sort of pay homage to the original?” he says who also wrote the script for 2023’s Poor Things and created the Hulu comedy series The Great “What Tony does so well is the element of comedy That’s really the key—the painfully acute observation of relationships,” Cumberbatch says “What he really pins in this film is the emotional depth of the characters and the recognizability of their dynamics.” The Roses traces the couple’s relationship over 20 years It also changes the power dynamic from the original film which centered on Douglas’s character as the family’s breadwinner it’s Ivy’s career that is taking off and Theo who loses his job “That’s what so many couples understand now how the balance between two careers is such a trick to solve in a marriage,” McNamara says very ambitious—how are they going to balance staying married and staying in love?” which allowed him to strike the right balance for this story “There’s a reality to it and a groundedness to it and a very relatable predicament that I think this couple gets caught up in,” Roach says “I just wanted to make sure it had that nice balance and that we actually want to care about these people.” Colman and Cumberbatch had never worked together on a film before we’ve managed to stay friends even though we’ve now done our first job together,” Colman jokes “That’s the fear: that you like each other and what if you don’t get on when you’re actually on set Allison Janney plays an attorney in The Roses Colman admits that they maybe “mucked about too much Poor Jay was probably saying ‘It’s like herding cats!’” But Roach disagrees saying that he felt the actors had an easy rapport from the beginning of the 40-day “There is a little bit of a joyful keeping the ball in the air,” he says when they trust each other so much that they’re willing to go a little off the script or a little into dangerous territory I feel the audience senses that high-wire act a little bit.” While both actors are known for dramatic work (Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar for 2014’s The Imitation Game and 2021’s The Power of the Dog while Colman was nominated for 2020’s The Father and 2021’s The Lost Daughter) they’ve both also showcased their playfulness and strong comedic timing Colman started out on the sitcom Peep Show and won an Oscar for her work in the dark comedy The Favourite Cumberbatch has often played his characters with a delightful both actors get to embrace bold comedy and bring forth the sense of mischief that’s been central to much of their past work “Olivia is as good on the first take as she would be on the 40th,” Cumberbatch says “She’s great at taking direction and is such an acute instrument of joy and drama as well as an immediate human mood enhancer She has a lot of vulnerability for someone who’s the funniest person in the room.” Kate McKinnon plays a friend of the couple who has an eye on Cumberbatch's Theo The film also features a strong lineup of talented comedic actors in supporting roles “I was working with such a fine company of comedy masters so watching them improvise inspired me to do a little bit of my own as well,” Cumberbatch says “The supportive nature of this group was incredible.” and Roach all agree that viewers don’t have to be familiar with the 1989 classic to enjoy their new take and the illusion and the miracle of love is what sometimes gets us through,” Roach says And one enjoyable way to acknowledge that is through humor.” Roach (left) on set with Colman and Cumberbatch Met Gala 2025 Live Updates: A-listers Prepare for Fashion’s Biggest Night Hawk Tuah Opens Up About Her Crypto Scandal Alan Alda on Life With Parkinson’s How Miriam Adelson Went From Big MAGA Winner to Casino Loser in Trump’s First 100 Days The UK Has Found Another Reason to Be Mad at Meghan Markle Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Protein How Sebastian Stan Became Hollywood’s Most Daring Shape-Shifter Every Quentin Tarantino Movie Meet Elon Musk’s 14 Children and Their Mothers (Whom We Know of) From the Archive: Sinatra and the Mob (AP) — Sovereignty’s win in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby averaged 17.7 million fans on NBC and Peacock the largest audience for the Run for the Roses since 1989 and the biggest since NBC took over the rights in 2001 It was a 6% increase over last year according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. The audience peaked at 21.8 million from 7-7:15 p.m. EDT, as Sovereignty ran to a 1½-length victory over Journalism Sunday Silence’s victory in the 1989 Derby averaged 18.5 million on ABC NBC has averaged at least 15 million viewers across all platforms for 10 of the last 12 Kentucky Derby races contested in May The 2020 race was moved to the first weekend in September due to COVID-19 AP horse racing: https://apnews.com/hub/horse-racing This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of May 2-4, 2025, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke. You can find more coverage on our Datebook - Arts & Music page or by subscribing to WGLT's Weekend Scoop email newsletter Get your kicks: Communities along the Mother Road from Joliet to Bloomington-Normal each celebrate the annual Red Carpet Corridor Festival their own way. Among the activities: Meet the mayor at Gardner’s 1906 two-cell jail, check out Odell’s historic 1932 pumping station, or buy fine art in Pontiac near the Eagle Theater. Saturday and Sunday; ilroute66redcarpetcorridor.com Pollinators rock: Miller Park Zoo gives an info session on pollinators and preserving native plants under threat. Spoiler: As part of the zoo’s conservation efforts, they’ve got a pollinator garden of their own. 12 p.m. Saturday; free. bloomingtonparks.org Become a WGLT sponsor Who’s your Kentucky Derby horse With that in mind, The Courier Journal offers its annual breakdown of why each horse can and can’t win the Kentucky Derby — many serious which hasn’t produced a Derby winner since Ferdinand in 1986 The last 2-year-old champ to win the Derby was Nyquist (2016) 2. NeoequosWhy he can win: Never worse than third in his last six starts this horse always is in the mix and figures to be near the lead early Why he can’t win: Every horse in the field has to answer the mile-and-a-quarter question but this one seems the least likely to want to go this far Why he can win: Took a big step forward in winning the Jeff Ruby Steaks at 15-1 odds Why he can’t win: The “wise-guy” horse never wins Why he can win: Improving colt dominated the Virginia Derby Wayne Lukas showed he still can win on the Triple Crown trail after Seize The Grey took last year’s Preakness Why he can’t win: The seven-week layoff between the Virginia Derby and the Kentucky Derby is concerning as is the horse’s 0-1-0 record in three starts at Churchill Downs Why he can win: Showed some toughness in holding off Heart of Honor to win the UAE Derby and did so at a distance (1 3/16 miles) many of his foes haven’t yet tried Why he can’t win: Seems the lesser of the two choices coming from Japan Why he can win: He’s won four straight races and has a Triple Crown winner — sire American Pharoah — in his blood which seems destined to win this race sooner than later Why he can’t win: Forever Young was perhaps the best horse ever from Japan to compete in the Kentucky Derby and finished third last year Luxor Cafe doesn’t appear to be on his level Why he can win: Because he’s the best horse in the field with not just the fastest Beyer Speed Figure (108) but also the second fastest (102) Showed toughness by overcoming some trouble to win the Santa Anita Derby Why he can’t win: As anyone in the newspaper business will tell you “Journalism wins!” feels like the unlikeliest of headlines Why he can win: His Beyer Speed Figures have improved with every race of his career Why he can’t win: Of the last 71 geldings to run in the Derby only two have won — Funny Cide (2003) and Mine That Bird (2009) The “unkindest cut of all” has consequences 11. Flying MohawkWhy he can win: Because you believe in miracles Why he can’t win: His lifetime best Beyer Speed Figure (84) is the slowest in the field, and he’s never raced on dirt Why he can win: Maybe his runner-up finish in the Blue Grass Stakes was a return to the form that made him one of the nation’s top 2-year-olds last year Why he can’t win: Had every chance to win the Blue Grass and couldn’t hold off Burnham Square 13. PublisherWhy he can win: Seems to be training well over the Churchill Downs surface and adds one of the world’s top jockeys in Irad Ortiz Jr Trainer Steve Asmussen says the laid-back Publisher will be “the easiest horse we’ve ever saddled in the Derby.” Only three maidens have won the Kentucky Derby Why he can win: Seems to be improving after running the best race of his career to win the Louisiana Derby by 2 ¼ lengths over Chunk of Gold could he get first run at the front-runners Why he can’t win: No trainer has entered more horses without winning the Kentucky Derby than Asmussen (0 for 26) Perhaps this one’s just not meant to be for the Hall of Famer 15. Render JudgmentWhy he can win: The only victory of his career came at Churchill Downs last October Why he can’t win: Trainer Kenny McPeek didn’t want to run this colt in the Kentucky Derby but was overruled by his owners Why he can win: Perhaps the most versatile colt in the field he’s won at four different tracks and done so with varying styles Why he can’t win: Seemed to take a step back when finishing third in the Arkansas Derby. Horse racing could use a story like 72-year-old trainer Lonnie Briley winning the Kentucky Derby but the sport recently hasn’t been that lucky 17. SandmanWhy he can win: He’s always coming late which could be the perfect scenario in a race that always has plenty of speed With the Metallica angle to his name and his striking gray coat Why he can’t win: His three races at Churchill Downs were the three slowest of his career 2 betting choice in the morning line (5-1) and is a major threat His backers love the way he was charging at the end of the Florida Derby and figure the longer stretch at Churchill Downs will be a benefit Why he can’t win: Trainer Bill Mott hasn’t had much luck in this race his only win coming via disqualification with Country House in 2019 19. Chunk of GoldWhy he can win: Never worse than second in four career starts and could be ready to take another step forward Why he can’t win: This $2,500 purchase has already exceeded expectations Why he can win: Throw out the sixth-place finish in the Blue Grass and he’s never finished worse than second Seems to like it at Churchill Downs with a win and a second in two starts Why he can’t win: Son of Speightstown likely wants no part of the 1 ¼-mile distance 21. BaezaWhy he can win: Lost to Journalism by less than a length in the Santa Anita Derby and figures to improve off that finish Why he can’t win: Late bloomer was foaled on May 13 Probably won’t be at his best until the summer Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com The first Saturday in May is reserved for me to enter a world of majestic horses I look at the odds of winning on the morning line which is the ratio of the perceived chances of winning based on a $1 bet I carefully watch when the call for “riders up” sounds I particularly note the spirit of individual horses and how they respond to crowd noises At long last comes the post parade, when horses go from the paddock to the starting gate past the stands, and the playing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” The pageantry always thrills me: Men dress up in suits the crowd hushes as the starting gates open and the race begins Usually, the oddsmakers get it right and the favorite wins. But every now and then, a long shot emerges victorious. Such was the case with a horse named Donerail in 1913 That was very good money at the time for a two-minute run in a mile-and-a-half race We CAD patients need to rest more than other people. We’re always fatigued, and we suffer from aches and pains that come and go with no apparent rhyme or reason We cannot maintain continuous activity and need lots of breaks throughout the day Racehorses are notoriously high-strung and need to be coddled. Some trainers purchase goats to accompany fidgety horses in their stalls Woe to the trainer if someone has “gotten their goat.” Likewise, weather and track conditions are additional factors to consider. Horses must adapt to fast, sloppy, or muddy tracks. Some horses are even known as “mudders” when they run well on a muddy track Wise jockeys wear several sets of goggles so they can sling off one when it becomes muddy they can continue racing with clear vision Because I have CAD, I always check weather and wind conditions. A recent 30-second exposure to blustery winter conditions, for example, caused a return of hemolysis I’m definitely not known as a “snow bunny,” but rather more of a “sun worshipper.” Good owners and trainers take care to ensure proper health and nutrition to keep their horses in top form They make sure their racers are surrounded by a calm environment to reduce stress I live in such a manner to keep my stress levels as low as possible so that I can operate at optimal performance levels Finally, I have regular checkups with my hematologist. My blood is checked regularly to monitor hemoglobin and blood levels. That provides a slew of information showing my progress in the race to score a victory over CAD. My doctor then decides on treatment based on this information One of the most exciting races was last year’s Kentucky Derby The field of 20 was fairly packed as they rounded the final turn But one horse snuck through on the inside of the curve and pulled out in front The former leaders rallied and closed the distance with Mystik Dan winning in a thrilling photo finish Most “CADdies,” as we call ourselves We don’t run the “fastest two minutes in sports” as the horses do we’re in training throughout our lives to meet the daily challenges and excel in our activities We can do this and emerge in our own winners’ circles Note: Cold Agglutinin Disease News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website The opinions expressed in this column are not those of Cold Agglutinin Disease News or its parent company and are intended to spark discussion about issues pertaining to cold agglutinin disease This site is strictly a news and information website about the disease Janis Whitham began Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC with her husband They started with quarter horses in county fairs then moved to thoroughbreds in the 1970s. Together, the Whithams won the 1989 and 1990 Breeders' Cup Distaff with Bayakoa leaving Janis to continue the couple's business reached the Kentucky Derby and finished eighth the Kansas native is back with Burnham Square and will look to become the oldest Derby-winning owner at 93 years old Frances Genter was 92 when Unbridled won the 1990 Derby Whitham's story is just one of the many interesting storylines worth following in the 151st Run for the Roses Here are three more for your reading pleasure: Coal Battle has had a solid racing stretch leading up to the Derby 23 before placing third in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby a month later Tomy Lee) as the third-oldest trainer to win a Kentucky Derby Unfortunately, Keith, who named the colt In his last race before the Run for the Roses he finished fifth in the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes on April 8 The Iroquois High School graduate became the first Louisvillian to win the Derby when Mandaloun took first in the 2021 Derby after Medina Spirit's disqualification Owned by former MLB outfielder Jayson Werth the colt placed second in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 22 Beckman's Derby debut didn't go as planned it was seemingly over for him,” Beckman told The Courier Journal in April Now having had the Derby experience, he'll look for a better outcome with Flying Mohawk Reach Louisville football, women's basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit at acubit@gannett.com and follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit Each jockey's silk is a reflection of the horse owners and has a unique design that cannot be replicated by other owners. No two owners have the same silks, and each design is registered with the Jockey Club, according to the Kentucky Derby Museum A maximum of two colors is allowed on the silk jacket and two on the sleeves Navy blue is the only color not allowed on the silk Here is what each jockey in the 151st Kentucky Derby will wear: Reach sports reporter Prince James Story atpstory@gannett.com and follow him on X at @PrinceJStory. thousands of spectators line the Rose Parade route to enjoy two hours of floral floats The parade’s 5.5-mile journey kicks off at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Blvd where the majority of the parade’s excitement unfolds the parade turns north onto Sierra Madre Blvd with the support of the Tournament of Roses Association and city officials will begin closing the Rose Parade route to vehicles starting at 10:00 p.m Residents and merchants hosting viewing parties or receiving deliveries during this time should notify their guests or vendors to arrive before 10:00 p.m and guests and vendors may need to park in nearby areas with unrestricted parking For more information on safety tips, rules, and regulations, please refer to the guidelines provided by the City of Pasadena If your seats are located along Orange Grove Blvd please be aware that foot traffic in this area will be blocked off due to parade activities To enter the Tournament of Roses® security zone on Parade Day to get settled in before the parade starts You’ll need to show your ticket or valid credential to ushers or any authorized Tournament of Roses representatives or could pose a safety risk are not allowed The City of Pasadena and volunteers assist the Tournament of Roses with coordinating three street-level viewing areas along the parade route reserved for people with disabilities and their guests Each person with a disability is allowed up to four guests At one of the three viewing areas there is a section with audio description for visually impaired visitors and another section with sign language interpreters To request space at one of the three viewing areas, please complete the following form HERE. Tickets for limited wheelchair-accessible seating at grandstand locations are sold through Sharp Seating Company Floatfest is a unique opportunity to get up close to the beauty and splendor of Rose Parade floats after they have made their debut. More information can be found here Paid parking is also offered on a first-come first-served basis at various lots and parking structures near the parade route Overnight parking on Pasadena streets begins at noon the day before the parade All “No Parking” areas and red curb zones remain off-limits and vehicles in violation will be subject to impound and a fine There is no parking allowed on the parade route itself Illegally parked vehicles will be impounded In addition to RV Parking available from Sharp Seating Company overnight RV parking is available in Brookside Park at the RoseBowl Stadium prior to January 1 RV’s must be completely self-contained; there are no hook-ups Space is limited and made available on a first-come For additional information please contact the Rose Bowl Stadium at (626) 577-3100 For limo and bus parking information, please call Blanchard Parking at (626) 397-4220 or Sharp Seating Company at (626) 795-4171 Metro will operate 24-hour service on Metro Rail also on the Silver and Orange Lines on the night of December 31 through the morning of Parade Day Metro will offer enhanced service on the Metro Gold Line to accommodate large numbers of anticipated riders on Parade Day Metro will also provide regular bus service to areas near the Rose Parade Buses will originate from locations throughout the county For real-time info on Metro service, follow @metrolaalerts on Twitter For more info, call 323-GoMetro (323) 466-3876 or visit metro.net Metrolink will provide special early morning train service on the San Bernardino, Antelope Valley, Orange County, Ventura County and 91 Perris Valley Lines specifically for individuals to enjoy the Rose Parade. Check metrolinktrains.com for schedule information or call (800) 371-5465 for more information For additional information on transportation, please visit the City of Pasadena website As part of ongoing efforts to provide a safe environment in which to enjoy its many events the Pasadena Tournament of Roses has partnered with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Police Department in “See Something Say Something™ ,” a nationwide campaign to raise the public’s awareness of indicators of terrorism and to emphasize the need to report suspicious behavior promptly to the proper law enforcement authorities If you witness a crime in progress or other emergencies including activity that you believe to be suspicious call the Pasadena Police Department at 626.744.4241.You can also report criminal activity to CRIMESTOPPERS at 800.222.8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org (Be sure to reference Pasadena if you use this method.) You can also text this single word– ROSEPARADE–to 888777 to get up-to-date text message alerts from public safety officials as needed follow the Pasadena Police Department on Twitter:@PasadenaPD Download the Official Rose Parade app on IOS & Google Play Store Curbside camping along the parade route is permitted starting at noon on the day before the parade you can move up to the “blue honor line” If your seats are located on Orange Grove Blvd We recommend arriving at your seat by 6:30 a.m on parade day to ensure a smooth experience if you’re located near the start of the parade plan to arrive at least two hours before the parade begins — Bored and with time on his hands between games against the Louisville Bats Jayson Werth and a few of his Syracuse SkyChiefs teammates wandered over to Churchill Downs on a random day in May A baseballer through and through, with genetic Major League lines tracing from his great-grandfather to his grandfather to his uncle to his stepfather, Werth knew two things about horse racing: They competed for something called the Triple Crown, and the Kentucky Derby was a big deal Werth hit the ninth race of the day when a horse by the name of U.S Jets crossed first for the fifth win of what would eventually be a middling 12-win career Werth left Churchill with $3,500 in winnings a veritable king’s ransom for a minor leaguer Though he always remembered the horse’s name he promptly forgot about the sport for the next two decades as he roared into a 15-year career in the big leagues and won the 2008 World Series with the Phillies will be one of 20 horses to break from the gate for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby The road from casual bettor to a man who on Wednesday afternoon was handing out MHRGA (Make Horse Racing Great Again) hats en route to a crawfish boil at his barn is indeed a pivot “Anybody who knows me wouldn’t be surprised,’’ Werth tells The Athletic by phone while tossing out hats “My mom always says I only know how to go all in I played baseball from the time I was five until I was 39 Werth wasn’t sure what he was looking for when horse racing found him searching for something but not quite sure what it was buying a 300-acre plot of land in Illinois Werth teed up for a round of golf with his friend Averill got started in horse racing the same year that Werth was cashing in on U.S partnering on a gelding named Fun n’ Gun that year He now has 725 starts and more than $4 million in earnings As Werth watched the horses come around the final turn he felt a very familiar surge building inside him “It’s like playing a big game and you’re sitting in the dugout down two in the bottom of the ninth,’’ he explains and you’re cheering and screaming because that’s all you can do he partnered with baseball agent Jeff Berry and Florida real estate developer Shawn Kaleta to form Two Eight Racing he bought some fillies and quite literally went off to the races Blessed with a sweet dose of beginner’s luck Werth made his first Derby appearance last year a moment Werth compares to his World Series victory in terms of its immediate euphoria That victory not only gave Werth a new jolt of competitive fire it provided him with a dose of something he says he never felt before: nerves “I’ve played with a guy who would throw up before every game ‘What the hell is wrong with you?’ And now here I am but I have all these crazy emotions with this sport.’’ he doubled down on both his investment in horses — he is the front and center owner for Flying Mohawk — and his commitment to the sport “Horse racing does a terrible job marketing itself,’’ he says noting more than a few friends and former teammates who are skeptical about his new passion They don’t see that there is more good than bad and most of these horses are not only treated well Watch them and you know they want to go.’’ bringing buddies to the track or to the barn to let them see for themselves the majesty of its athletes and the draw of a race day Filled with the blush of first love for his new passion Werth also feels compelled to spread the joy turning himself into a self-appointed horse racing pied piper Have a hat!” He loves almost everything about horse racing — “I was like the bubble boy so I’m fairly certain I’m allergic to everything in the barn,’’ he says — and wants people to feel what he feels He’s also savvy enough to understand his own personal draw With his long hair hanging out from his fedora and his MLB fame brings a different kind of attention to his horse and horse racing by extension He knows that bringing more people with some celebrity cache will only raise the industry’s profile Werth did not expect Flying Mohawk to be a Derby contender The horse’s first five races were all on turf But trainer Whit Beckman had a plan for the $72,000 He moved Flying Mohawk to the synthetic surface at Turfway Park for the Jeff Ruby Steaks When Flying Mohawk finished second there in March he earned enough points to make it into the Derby field setting off a celebration so boisterous that people with the actual winner wondered what Werth and his team were doing down by the winners’ circle Werth knows that with no real experience yet on dirt Flying Mohawk will be a long shot (he opened with 30-1 odds) “Owning a horse that runs in the Kentucky Derby is literally the highest level of sports,’’ he says “It’s like getting your name called on Opening Day to run out on the field for a storied franchise like the Phillies or the Yankees or somebody like that.” He pauses for comedic effect Then he’s asked to do the impossible: Where might a Derby victory line up on his personal list of accomplishments with the bonkers Philadelphia parade as 1A Then he ruminates for a few minutes on his own athletic foundation — the great-grandfather whose pro career was cut short by injury; the grandfather who spent 18 years in the Majors and won a World Series with the Pirates in 1960; the uncle who spent 14 years in the bigs and also won a World Series a former first baseman for the Yankees and the Royals; and his mom a track star who competed in the 1976 Olympic Trials “To win a Kentucky Derby at this point would take over them all We’re here for a reason and we’re going for it.” The one thing we don’t get to see him fully lean into very often in which he stars opposite Olivia Colman as a married couple having some pretty extreme relationship troubles Cumberbatch and Colman are Theo and Ivy Rose spouses living a seemingly perfect life with their kids in a beautiful house by the beach jealousy and resentment starts bubbling up with Theo’s career takes a downward turn just as Ivy’s is taking off Cue a series of escalating jabs and retaliations at each other as they start to face their marital problems – including awkward exchanges over dinner Based on Warren Adler’s novel of the same name, which is itself a reimagining of the 1989 film The War Of The Roses, this big-screen adaptation is written by Poor Things’ Tony McNamara and directed by Meet The Parents and Bombshell’s Jay Roach Kate McKinnon and more popping up in the trailer The Roses is in UK cinemas from 1 September Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Spring is in full swing at the JC Raulston Arboretum the arboretum is OPEN and bursting with spring blooms Beryl Road is closed at Interstate 440 in west Raleigh The month-long closure will allow for the demolition of a bridge as part of an I-440 improvements project Beryl Road is projected to reopen on May 21 The JCRA will remain open throughout the project and is accessible via a detour from Western Boulevard The entrance to JCRA on Beryl Road also remains open Turn right onto Hutton Street and then take a left at the stop sign to continue on Hutton Street and the JCRA entrance will be on your right Visit the arboretum this weekend for Raulston Blooms! the Makers Market with artists and crafters The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed botanic garden with one of the largest and most expansive collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the southeast United States NC State is an equal opportunity institution. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" The pair star as a seemingly perfect married couple Upcoming comedy movie The Roses has confirmed its UK release date as Monday 1st September 2025 meaning that it's only a short while until we see the likes of Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch on our screens together The pair are leading the movie as a seemingly picture perfect couple who are living on the coast of California and seem to have it all – that is According to the synopsis of the film: \"Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Colman): successful careers But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox of competition and resentments that’s ignited when Theo’s professional dreams come crashing down.\" The new film sees Cumberbatch and Colman in the lead roles with the rest of the cast proving to be just as star-studded with the likes of Ncuti Gatwa Belinda Bromilow and Kate McKinnon all starring The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 comedy The War of the Roses which starred Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner with their material possessions becoming the centre of a very bitter divorce battle The Roses will chronicle the rise of Ivy's career – rather than Theo's – and will see Theo lose his job In one image, we see a particularly loved-up image of Theo and Ivy, while another shows Ivy at work in what appears to be a café. The images were originally released via Vanity Fair with Cumberbatch telling the publication: \"The film is a parable of two people who loved each other intensely then ended up hating each other intensely and missing the middle ground \"Much of it is shockingly recognisable: how we struggle to show love toward the people we love the most and how this can all go wrong very quickly if we're not careful about nurturing and nourishing the relationships at the centre of our families.\" Speaking of the change in the narrative in The Roses compared to the 1989 film screenwriter Tony McNamara said: “That’s what so many couples understand now how the balance between two careers is such a trick to solve in a marriage very ambitious—how are they going to balance staying married and staying in love?\" On the announcement of the movie last year Searchlight president Matthew Greenfield said: \"The Roses is a wildly funny we have a dream team bringing it to life.\" Cumberbatch's SunnyMarch is also producing the movie along with Leah Clarke and Adam Ackland Ackland also said: \"We are thrilled to be working on this very special film with such an incredible team We have been long admirers of Jay’s work and his vision and passion to tell this story is incredibly inspiring.\" The Roses premieres in UK cinemas on Monday 1st September Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in first look at The Roses after UK release date confirmedThe pair star as a seemingly perfect married couple meaning that it's only a short while until we see the likes of Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch on our screens together According to the synopsis of the film: "Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Colman): successful careers But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox of competition and resentments that’s ignited when Theo’s professional dreams come crashing down." Jaap Buitendijk/Searchlight PicturesThe Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 comedy The War of the Roses The Roses will chronicle the rise of Ivy's career – rather than Theo's – and will see Theo lose his job In one image, we see a particularly loved-up image of Theo and Ivy, while another shows Ivy at work in what appears to be a café. The images were originally released via Vanity Fair with Cumberbatch telling the publication: "The film is a parable of two people who loved each other intensely "Much of it is shockingly recognisable: how we struggle to show love toward the people we love the most and how this can all go wrong very quickly if we're not careful about nurturing and nourishing the relationships at the centre of our families." "These two people who are very creative very ambitious—how are they going to balance staying married and staying in love?" Searchlight president Matthew Greenfield said: "The Roses is a wildly funny we have a dream team bringing it to life." Cumberbatch's SunnyMarch is also producing the movie along with Leah Clarke and Adam Ackland Ackland also said: "We are thrilled to be working on this very special film with such an incredible team We have been long admirers of Jay’s work and his vision and passion to tell this story is incredibly inspiring." By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Morgan CormackDrama WriterMorgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! 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THE ROSE PARADE BEGINS AT 8AM PST ON JANUARY 1 IN PASADENA the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition The Rose Parade travels 5 ½ miles along Colorado Blvd. featuring four main types of entries: floral-covered floats Many of these participants have long-standing ties to the Tournament of Roses helping to keep the event’s traditions alive drew 3,000 spectators and showcased beautiful the parade floats are a marvel of state of the art technology all tucked away beneath flowers and other all-natural materials LEARN MORE ABOUT ROSE PARADE HISTORY LEARN MORE ABOUT ROSE PARADE PARTICIPANTS more than 80,000 hours of volunteer work are contributed by 935 volunteer members of the Tournament of Roses Association Known as “White Suiters” for their iconic white uniforms these community-spirited volunteers donate their evenings and holidays to ensure the success of both the Rose Parade® and the Rose Bowl Game® LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP The Rose Parade is broadcast live in the U.S. by several networks. Check our list of broadcasters or your local listings for more information. For seating and ticket information, please see our Tickets and Events page For safety tips and parade-day guidelines, take a look at our Parade Day Guide The 2026 Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens announced the 2026 theme “The Magic in Teamwork.” The theme celebrates the sense of accomplishment in knowing that by working together we can collectively achieve outcomes so much richer than we can ever experience as individuals The 2026 Grand Marshal will be announced later this year The Rose Parade features three types of entries: floral-decorated floats sponsored by a participating corporation or community organization The only cars that appear in the Rose Parade are those that may carry the Grand Marshal the Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame Inductees and the Tournament of Roses President Many of the Rose Parade’s participating organizations have long histories with the Tournament of Roses and have made numerous appearances in the parade INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE ROSE PARADE? Visit our Apply page for more information about applying to be a Rose Parade participant The Rose Parade’s stunning floats have come a long way since the early days of the Tournament but the parade has always stayed true to its floral roots Every inch of each float is covered in flowers or other natural materials are carefully placed in individual vials of water and added to the float ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES 700 Seco St., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 334-9388 | aescreative.com  FIESTA PRODUCTIONS INC. 16016 Avenida Padilla, Suite #A, Irwindale, CA 91702 (323) 428-1100 | fiestaproductions.com PHOENIX DECORATING COMPANY Rose Float Plaza South, 5400 Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 793-3174 | phoenixdeco.com   APPLY AS A FLOAT PARTICIPANT 2026 Floats will be announced later this year The Rose Parade’s musical tradition began in 1891 California City Band joined the second Tournament of Roses Parade marching alongside flower-covered pony carts musicians from all over the world have been part of this iconic New Year’s Day celebration as well as a wide range of performers—from marching bands and drum and bugle corps to brass bands all adding their own rhythm and flair to the festivities APPLY AS A MARCHING BAND PARTICIPANT Grand Marshal Francis Rowland and President Charles Holder rode out on horseback to lead the very first Rose Parade through Pasadena Equestrian units have been a beloved part of the parade ever since a mix of horse breeds—ranging from Curly Horses and American Saddlebreds to Gypsy Cobs With colorful costumes and impressive skills these riders and horses not only honor the parade’s traditions but also bring the theme to life with excitement APPLY AS AN EQUESTRIAN UNIT PARTICIPANT 2026 Equestrian Units will be announced later this year Each year the Tournament of Roses selects three judges to grant float awards based on many criteria including float design floral presentation and entertainment value The Tournament of Roses announces the award-winning floats on New Year’s Day prior to the Rose Parade As the award-winning floats venture down the parade route they are preceded by banners showcasing their award The banners are carried by select members of the Tournament of Roses Eagle Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout Troops FTD is the official floral partner of the Tournament of Roses The iconic American company has been affiliated with the Rose Parade for more than 60 years FTD decorates the antique automobiles which carry the Rose Parade VIPs down Colorado Boulevard including the Grand Marshal Mayor of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame cars FTD is also the sponsor of the Rose Parade Float Awards visually well-balanced floats that over a creative treatment of the designer’s idea The floats are in line with the parade’s theme and include the use of animation This category provides a visual balance and cohesive mix of floral and non-floral materials The floats are predominantly floral in appearance and display an abundance of flowers This category creates a dramatic impact by creatively using additional elements to advance the design concept Sweepstakes Most beautiful entry encompassing float design THEME Most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade theme BOB HOPE HUMOR Most whimsical and amusing float DIRECTOR Most outstanding artistic design and use of floral and non-floral materials CROWN CITY INNOVATOR* Most outstanding use of imagination GRAND MARSHAL Most outstanding creative concept and float design FANTASY Most outstanding display of fantasy and imagination ANIMATION Most outstanding use of animation AMERICANA Most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions GOLDEN STATE Most outstanding depiction of life in California MAYOR Most outstanding float from a participating city PRESIDENT Most outstanding use and presentation of flowers ISABELLA COLEMAN Most outstanding presentation of color and color harmony through floral design QUEEN Most outstanding presentation of roses LEISHMAN PUBLIC SPIRIT Most outstanding floral presentation from a non-commercial participant PRINCESS Most outstanding floral presentation among entries 35 feet and under in length PAST PRESIDENT Most outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials FOUNDER Most outstanding float built and decorated by volunteers from a community or organization INTERNATIONAL Most outstanding float from outside the United States TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEER Most outstanding floral presentation of the Rose Parade Theme among floats 35 feet and under in length WRIGLEY LEGACY* Most outstanding display of floral presentation JUDGES Most outstanding float design and dramatic impact SHOWMANSHIP* Most outstanding display of showmanship and entertainment *Including units 55 feet in length and greater This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page AccuWeather.com's forecast has shifted significantly for the first Saturday in May which now calls for clouds giving way to some sun with a couple of showers — a 71% chance of precipitation It begs the questions: Which horses in the Derby 151 field have raced in the rain If you're sent scrambling for a poncho at Churchill Downs and need help adjusting your Derby bets here are the contenders who have experience in the rain and its aftermath — presented in order of their numbers in the program Latest Derby odds: What are Kentucky Derby 2025 odds now? Who is favorite to win? Live odds, field, jockeys Neoequos an also-eligible entrant who placed third in the Florida Derby has a complicated history on sloppy tracks which came in the rain last July at Gulfstream Park the son of Neolithic did not finish; he got bumped hard by an inside foe at the start and lost his rider 23: He reaches the winner's circle for the second time of his career with a 3 ½-length victory in an allowance race in similar conditions at the same track Live updates at Kentucky Oaks: Hats are here, and they're big this year Final Gambit needed three tries to break his maiden but assistant trainer Tessa Walden was confident in the son of Not This Time's ability to make the switch after his victory in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks; saying: "He's got the maturity now to handle something different." Will it rain? Louisville weather forecast for Kentucky Derby 2025 weekend American Promise, a son of 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify 29 maiden special weight in the mud at Oaklawn The Virginia Derby champion has raced in the rain only one other time across his nine career starts: a Sept 27 maiden special weight on a sloppy track at Churchill Two of Flying Mohawk's first three starts came in showery conditions but the Derby will be his first race on dirt 1 maiden special weight on a firm turf track at Kentucky Downs he finished fifth in the Grade 2 Pilgrim Stakes on a yielding outer turf at Aqueduct 27 maiden special weight on a sloppy track at Churchill (third) and the aforementioned Dec 29 maiden special weight on a muddy track at Oaklawn (second) Coal Battle Briley's first graded-stakes winner across more than three decades of training broke his maiden last July on a sloppy track at Evangeline he and Vargas began a four-start unbeaten streak with a 2 ½-length victory in a 6 ½-furlong race in the mud at Delta Downs Reach Louisville men's basketball reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton UPDATE: Follow the latest odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby here We'll update it throughout the day on Saturday So, you’re going with Journalism as your pick to win Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Journalism is the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby but will have to buck a recent trend of six straight post-time favorites not winning the Run for the Roses the last four winners of the Kentucky Derby went in the gate with double-digit odds: Mandaloun (26-1 in 2021) Mage (15-1 in 2023) and Mystik Dan (18-1 in 2024) (Mandaloun won via disqualification after Medina Spirit This trend follows a streak of six straight post-time favorites winning the Kentucky Derby from 2013-18 “There’s a thousand and one things that can go wrong once the gates open,” said Flying Mohawk trainer Whit Beckman trying to explain the randomness of the Kentucky Derby “You don’t necessarily need the best horse to win the race but you need a horse who gets the trip and can handle the distance.” If you’re looking for options other than Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby He’s the second choice in the morning line at 5-1 and has trainer Bill Mott thinking about capturing his second Kentucky Derby victory “I think we have as good of a chance this year as we’ve probably ever had,” Mott said Sovereignty won the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes last October at Churchill Downs — a race that also included Kentucky Derby contenders Tiztastic and Sandman — and will enter the Run for the Roses off a second-place finish in the Florida Derby Sovereignty made a strong late run in the Florida Derby and figures to be charging late in the Kentucky Derby so we always have the impression those horses will go further,” Mott said Sometimes they close well going a mile and an eighth and then they don’t close as well going a mile and a quarter I hope he continues to be able to sustain his run but until they do it they haven’t proven it … They have to do it on the first Saturday in May.” Like Sovereignty, Burnham Square figures to be running late like he did in rallying from last place to win the Blue Grass “I think he matches up well,” trainer Ian Wilkes said “And I think a mile and a quarter is right in my wheelhouse.” Burnham Square will be ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr. who won last year’s Kentucky Derby with Mystik Dan His supporters also will like a steady progression of Beyer Speed Figures since his first race — 58 “He’s getting better and better each time,” Wilkes said Baeza needed one defection to make the Kentucky Derby field The late-developing colt broke his maiden Feb 14 and then briefly took the lead in the Santa Anita Derby before finishing as the runner-up three-quarters of a length behind Journalism “I thought he ran a remarkable race,” trainer John Shirreffs said Shirreffs won the Kentucky Derby with 50-1 shot Giacomo in 2005 More horse racing: Why each horse can, can't win the Kentucky Derby “Before the Roses, I’d produced The Woodentops, The La’s, and XTC as The Dukes Of Stratosphear… To be honest [Rough Trade boss] Geoff Travis had sent me their original demos One thing I didn’t realise for years is that Made Of Stone’s vocal melody is the same as the Dukes’ 25 O’Clock but I think it was because Geoff suggested me READ MORE: John Squire interviewed: “A third album would have been beyond us...” "My first impression of the demos was another indie band.” It was badly recorded everything was too fast and the vocals were over-drenched in reverb I had to rehearse them and rearrange songs all feedback and noise like they did on-stage ‘That’s boring on record; do something melodic that people will remember.’ ‘Why can’t that bit sound as good as that bit?’ He wanted to explore different amps and guitars but he made most of the first album with a Stratocaster He’d set up his 16-track Fostex recorder in a little space in the studio I don’t remember difficulties recording Ian “Can we turn Reni down?” Ian thought the harmonies sounded too ’60s "I get so engrossed in recording that I never project in terms of an audience or the impact a record will make; you just want to make something that you’d listen to at home. We always knew I Wanna Be Adored would start and I Am The Resurrection would end it but once we had the whole running order we realised They said the drums and bass weren’t loud enough and the guitar needed to be more devastating: they’d been playing Public Enemy in the studio all the time "After the album became successful, Zomba said, “Do whatever you want.” Ian and John had the Fools Gold demo with the breakbeat loop from [James Brown's] Funky Drummer and we spent three weeks at Sawmills in Cornwall recording it and What The World Is Waiting For It took four days alone just doing the wah-wah guitar There was no Pro Tools then to do it for you my grandchildren listen to The Stone Roses ‘That record with the funny colour and splashes of paint "I knew the second album was a problem when they didn’t show up Or they’d endlessly play the same thing over and over "He said, ‘No problem, just let them be creative, don’t worry about the budget.’ The studio cost £800 a day – and the programmer hired to do loops for £400 a day was just sitting there. They had the best drummer in the world, and they wanted to use drum machines! It was a nightmare. I left after three months and they finished Second Coming 14 months later a good arranger and between a good and a great guitarist I was always disappointed that the Roses never expanded their horizons.” This article originally appeared in MOJO 365 I first traded my bike for walking by accident but amid a familiar Stanford of “move fast break things,” physics psets and mid-college crises I discovered a new world: one where students deliberately take the time to slow down their days when I realized my bike had in fact been stolen I approached the first day of winter quarter with a new mindset of journeying on foot my days of walking have turned into a new lifestyle that has lasted up until now as an almost graduate the journey of walking to my daily obligations has become an event of gratitude in itself I interviewed some fellow “full-time” walkers of the Stanford community While almost all seem to have entered this world as a result of some type of biking challenge they have since made the deliberate choice to make foot their sole mode of travel Chloe’s walking journey is an excuse to listen to any and all music “It’s my grounding exercise before any activity,” she says a time that seems to only be found in the passage between activities in the morning she listens to house and in a riled up mood you’ll find her listening to rap known for her involvement as head of FashionX at Stanford is actually also an avid piano player taking time to incorporate music and movement into all parts of her life.  “I always say it gives me a plus 5% boost to my day wherever I’m going,” says Parthav Parthav found walking the best way to explore the city but a new way to approach campus through walking he generally feels as if he is in a better mood than he was as a biker.  you will always find Maya on campus with a smile You’ll hear her shouting across campus to friends and see her no doubt sporting a new fit.  Parthav and Mayas’ reflections are not without a scientific basis Tia Rich emphasizes many of these learnings in her undergraduate course “Contemplative Movement and Mindful Physical Activity.” “Walking is a full body way to practice mindfulness and awareness,” Rich said which I often emphasize for Stanford students.” The rest of our walkers When I ran into Josh on the way to Main Quad He embodied the type of a mysterious student – eyes wandering Living in Mirrielees means his walks are especially long but Josh finds many productive ways to use his walking time other times he listens to books or podcasts to help him guide his thesis on energy conflict in the Middle East though many of our physical houses and walking paths have changed It’s these in between times filled with laughs hello and spontaneous run-ins that remind me that perhaps my favorite Stanford memories are not the momentous but actually the mundane.  Catherine can be found anywhere from the Pi Phi courtyard to the math building she may be a mathematical and computational science major adventurer and camp counselor for Stanford Sierra camp Her walking journeys are her little moments of nature in her MCS year lifestyle Her attitude mirrors the environment around her You’ll find her bumping to EDM (electronic dance music) artist Sammy Virji while strolling back from a Wilbur dinner or perhaps on a run with resident bestie Tobey Solomon reminiscing of days of space and nature in their otherwise busy lives on campus but his choice of walking was originally one of necessity when he couldn’t afford a new bike.  “do nothing and stare into space.” Rich says this actually may be the most useful way of using walking time Danny loves that he’s “racked up steps” and is actually more on time for things than he was a biker but is most grateful for a chance to clear his mind.  Maybe this article has convinced you to start walking across campus getting to know the community of walkers on campus has allowed me to see a new mindset about the Stanford experience: one rooted in 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RodriguezWhy he can win: Returned to his comfort zone while winning the Wood Memorial Stakes on the lead and he seems the most likely of the speed horses in the Derby to be able to steal it but jockey Mike Smith knows how to win this race Why he can’t win: Will the Derby gods really allow Baffert to win the Derby upon his return from a three-year suspension Why he can win: The Todd Pletcher-Mike Repole connection has been unlucky the last two years with Forte and Fierceness Maybe flying under the radar will be a path to success Why he can’t win: While most Kentucky Derby betting angles have gone by the wayside in recent years — remember the “Curse of Apollo?” — it’s still tough to back a horse who didn’t race as a 2-year-old and has just three career starts Why he can win: Because you believe in miracles AE-21. BaezaWhy he can win: Lost to Journalism by less than a length in the Santa Anita Derby and figures to improve off that finish More horse racing: Journalism jockey Umberto Rispoli endures whirlwind weekend ahead of Kentucky Derby 2025 Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com. Follow on X @KentuckyDerbyCJ. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Good Cheer won Friday’s 151st running of the Oaks by 2 1/4 lengths making it the third time in the last seven years that Cox has been the winning trainer The Louisville native won in 2018 with Monomoy Girl and 2020 with Shedaresthedevil But none were quite as dominant as Good Cheer, who is now undefeated in seven starts including a perfect 4-for-4 mark at Churchill Downs "I'm not sure what her ceiling is," Cox said as she broke wide coming off the second turn and simply outraced the pack extending a length-and-a-half lead to win comfortably All of a sudden, it’s fair to ask, can Cox duplicate Kenny McPeek this year McPeek became the first trainer since 1952 to sweep the Oaks and the Kentucky Derby in the same year If it feels like there are similarities between the two Both had fillies that were the better horse He pulled it off with a near-perfect trip from the No Cox’s horse, Final Gambit At 30-1 odds, he’s even more of a long shot than Mystik Dan (18-1) was last year. Cox is still looking for a chance to cross the finish line first. His Derby victory in 2021 with Mandaloun was only awarded after Medina Spirit failed a drug test and was disqualified there’s currently plenty Good Cheer in Cox’s barn She’s a superstar in the making having accepted and met every challenge to date Challenge might not even be the right word as Good Cheer has won all of her races by a combined 44 3/4 lengths Cox acknowledged there were some skeptics of her ability to win the Oaks because of her speed figures that didn't suggest there would be any separation That other fillies in the field could run just as fast as her "The one thing I kept going back with her was she beat some really good fillies in Quietside here in the fall and some others," Cox said And that's probably the most impressive thing Friday’s running of the Kentucky Oaks wasn’t about speed figures or best trips It came down to which filly could handle all of the intangibles that no trainer or jockey could plan for in the days leading up to the race as could they be prepared for running on a sloppy track But no one imagined the severe weather delay that hit Churchill Downs around the ninth race at 4 p.m The video monitors throughout the stands and stationed near concessions all posted an ominous warning reiterated by a voice over the public announcement system telling them to seek shelter It sent well-dressed spectators in their pink-clad outfits to the exits in droves like the outcome was decided in the final minutes of a basketball game it only led to about a 10-minute delay for the Oaks' post at 6:03 p.m That wasn't enough time to damper Good Cheer's run Cox said while the track was wetter than he thought during the walk over to the paddock Good Cheer won an allowance race over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs by 17 lengths in September "She'd handled track and performed very well on our off track here last September so we were confident that she could handle it," Cox said Good Cheer solidified her place in history Cox will see if Final Gambit can do the same Reach sports columnist C.L. Brown at clbrown1@gannett.com, follow him on X at @CLBrownHoops and subscribe to his newsletter at profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest to make sure you never miss one of his columns among others) and will follow a married couple who are living what is seemingly a perfect life when the wife realizes she no longer loves her husband after 17 years together Per Deadline, the synopsis reads: “Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Colman): successful careers But underneath the façade of the perfect family is a tinderbox of competition and resentments that’s ignited when Theo’s professional dreams come crashing down.” 20th Century Fox Film Corp./courtesy Everett Collection Though the title is an allusion to the historical 15th-century battles between the warring houses of York and Lancaster (also somewhat the basis of the hit HBO show Game of Thrones) With the original film being an in-depth exploration of the inner workings of a marriage as well as a commentary on rampant materialism the remake should be an interesting take of similar themes in a modern world Everyone loves a good story, and the 151st Kentucky Derby is loaded with them By now, you've likely read about top contenders, post positions and odds, but what Run for the Roses stories are tugging at your heartstrings who is scheduled to ride Rodriguez in the Derby would become the oldest jockey to win if he crosses the finish line first Read about their stories — and more — below: Briley will saddle his first horse in the Kentucky Derby Coal Battle is Briley's first horse to win a stakes race Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott won the Kentucky Derby in 2019 crossed the finish line second in the Run for the Roses but was awarded the win after Maximum Security was disqualified Reach sports reporter Prince James Story at pstory@gannett.com and follow him on X at @PrinceJStory Here are the final results for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Sovereignty is the winner of the 151st Kentucky Derby after a thrilling finish over favorite Journalism to cap the first leg of the 2025 Triple Crown Baeza finished third and Final Gambit finished fourth Sovereignty came out post No. 18 after entering the race with 9-1 odds after opening the week with 5-1 morning line odds Citizen Bull led until the final turn coming out of gate one where Sovereignty and Journalism had an incredible two horse battle Junior Alvarado was the winning jockey on Sovereignty Here’s video of Sovereignty outlasting Journalism down the stretch at the 151st Kentucky Derby SOVEREIGNTY RULES THE 151st KENTUCKY DERBY! #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/WfLBrG4Zv4 The weather conditions at Churchill Downs created a muddy It rained overnight in Louisville and off-and-on throughout the day on race day This was the longest race and deepest field of contenders any of the 19 horses in the field had ever competed in East coast races are typically 9-10 horses while West coast races are often 5-6 horses The depth of the Kentucky Derby makes it perhaps the hardest race to win in the sport Journalism entered the race as the favorite at 7-2 after winning four straight starts entering the Kentucky Derby The other favorites were Sandman (5-1 odds) Baffert was supposed to have two horses in the race $2.00 Exacta 18-8 $48.32$0.50 Trifecta 18-8-21 $115.56$1.00 Superfecta 18-8-21-3 $1,682.27$1.00 Superhighfive 18-8-21-3-20 $38,405.96$1.00 Daily Double 10-18 $26.96$0.50 Pick 3 2-10-18 $64.16$0.50 Pick 4 4 of 4 7,8,16,17,18-2-5,10,11-18 $236.39$0.50 Pick 5 5 of 5 7-7,8,16,17,18-2-5,10,11-18 $1,504.44$0.20 Pick 6 6 of 6 3,4,7-7-7,8,16,17,18-2-5,10,11-18 $2,062.47 If you’re looking to bet on the coming Preakness or other races, FanDuel Racing is offering a strong rebate of a deal on horse racing betting through June 30th as new customers can place their first bet up to $500 on any race at any track you’ll get it back in Racing Bonus dollars for future wagers on horse races The purse for the 2025 Kentucky Derby is the same as 2024 The top-five horses will finish in the money The winner jockey usually takes home 10 percent of the prize The 151st Kentucky Derby returns Saturday to Churchill Downs in Louisville kicking off a new round of Triple Crown races the event has become one of horse racing’s most anticipated and competitors will vie for the coveted garland of roses The Kentucky Derby, often called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®,” is “the longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and one of the most prestigious horse races in the world,” according to the website Since its inaugural race in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been held each year on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky — hailed as the world’s most iconic racetrack Rooted in Southern charm and long-standing traditions the Derby continues to draw fans across generations with its rich history The horse headlines a formidable group of 20 others competing in the $5 million race McCarthy and ridden by jockey Umberto Rispoli will compete alongside other top contenders Second in the betting lineup is Sandman at 9-2 who opened at 5-1 but has since advanced to 9-1 finished second in the Florida Derby at No The bay colt had 12-1 odds in the morning line and came in second to Journalism in the Santa Anita Derby “I thought he ran a remarkable race,” trainer John Shirreffs said in a statement obtained by the Courier-JournalCourier-Journal Several contenders enter the Kentucky Derby with mid-range to long-shot odds International entrants Luxor Café (12-1) from Japan and Admire Daytona Here’s everything betters need to know heading into Saturday’s race 1. Citizen Bull 2. Neoequos 3. Final Gambit 4. Rodriguez 5. American Promise 6. Admire Daytona 7. Luxor Café 8. Journalism 9. Burnham Square 10. Grande 11. Flying Mohawk 12. East Avenue 13. Publisher 14. Tiztastic 15. Render Judgment 16. Coal Battle 17. Sandman 18. Sovereignty 19. Chunk of Gold 20. Owen Almighty 21. Baeza The Kentucky Derby is set to begin at 6:57 p.m. ET, but coverage starts much earlier — beginning at noon on USA Network and Peacock, and continuing on NBC and Peacock at 2:30 p.m., according to NBC Sports Get relevant content delivered to you once a week Ready to dive in Select your preferences and get ready for an experience tailored just for you *by clicking Subscribe you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby belongs to Sovereignty Mott-trained thoroughbred with jockey Junior Alvarado battled through a muddy track to reach the finish line first ahead of noted contenders Journalism and Baeza who set the pace early until the homestretch Baffert initially entered two horses in the Derby but was forced to scratch his other thoroughbred who had to watch Sovereignty (7-1) battle neck and neck down the stretch with Journalism before pulling ahead at the last moment Journalism's heartbreaking loss continues an unfortunate streak for favorites at the Kentucky Derby which haven't won the race since Justify in 2018 the first time in five races a horse with odds better than 12-1 has emerged with the garland of roses 2025 Kentucky Derby PayoutsSovereignty ($17.96 a reimagining of the hit 1989 War of the Roses film starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner The first trailer for the dark romantic comedy just dropped following Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch) a couple whose marriage seems picture-picture from the outside But when Ivy’s career takes off right as Theo’s tanks the couple’s unresolved resentments soon spiral out of control turning their once “perfect” relationship into an all-out divorce war “Sometimes he’s got his c--- in me, and I can’t even tell,” Ivy quips at a dinner party in the trailer casually destroying Theo’s male ego in front of their entire group of friends In a Vanity Fair preview Cumberbatch and Colman talk about their characters’ toxic unraveling and why this film might hit close to home for married viewers promising to turn “til death do us part” into less of a vow and more of a threat Got a tip? 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