The recent weekend of top-tier horse racing showcased thrilling contests across multiple divisions, highlighted by the Kentucky Derby and major international events. At Churchill Downs, Corporate Power narrowly won the Grade II Alysheba Stakes after a stewards’ inquiry, while Shred the Gnar captured the Grade I La Troienne and Rhetorical dominated the Grade I Turf Classic. Other notable winners included Stark Contrast in the American Turf, Our Disaster in the Derby City Distaff, and Japanese visitor T O Elvis in the Churchill Downs Stakes. Chad Brown’s horses continued their turf dominance with Kathynmarissa and City Girl securing key victories, and several graded stakes were decided at Oaklawn, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita.

Internationally, England’s Betfred 2000 Guineas saw Bow Echo remain undefeated, signaling a promising season ahead, while True Love won the 1000 Guineas for trainer Aidan O’Brien. In Japan, 2025 Derby winner Croix du Nord narrowly held off a longshot to win the Tenno Sho (Spring), the country’s longest Grade 1 race, demonstrating stamina and resilience. These events collectively underscored the global excitement and competitive depth in horse racing’s classic and graded stakes scene.