Quality Road colt emerged in good order from his win in Saturday's Peter Pan, where he failed to switch leads during his stretch run, which his trainer said he'll address

The son of Quality Road earned his first graded stakes victory and a spot in the Belmont Stakes on June 7 at Saratoga Springs.

Junior Alvarado, who rode Sovereignty to victory at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, has been fined and suspended for the overuse of his whip during the race.

Without Sovereignty and Rodriguez in the Preakness Stakes, Journalism has a clearer path to the winner's circle. Of course, the quick turnaround time from the Kentucky Derby and the short distance of the track (1 3/16 miles) mean victory is far from assured.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism and Arkansas Derby winner Sandman both were confirmed as Preakness Stakes candidates during the weekend, while racing in Florida and France turned up some Royal Ascot candidates.

Before the Preakness 2025 field is officially announced when entries are drawn Monday, here’s a look at the reported contenders.

The Kentucky Derby winner won’t be running in next week’s Preakness Stakes, meaning there’s no chance for a Triple Crown this year. The last leg will be run in Saratoga Springs again this year, and some racing fans are questioning whether the schedule needs to be adjusted to fit modern horse training practices.

Not every trainer is convinced bypassing the Preakness is the prudent path to follow with a top 3-year-old colt.

Amo Racing's Hill Road (Quality Road) may have earned himself a tilt at the June 7 GI Belmont Stakes with his win in the GIII Peter Pan Stakes at Aqueduct Saturday. “He bounced out of the Peter Pan in good shape,

Speaking of the Kentucky Derby, the race is usually held weeks after the aforementioned event and right before the Belmont Stakes. It is designed to crown a Triple Crown winner. Recent holders of that title include Justify and American Pharoah. However ...