Topic: Carla Gaines

Inspiral in France, Casa Creed at Saratoga and Fev Rover in Virginia all earned Breeders' Cup spots in weekend horse racing.

Forte confirmed his status as Kentucky Derby favorite with a gutsy win in the Florida Derby, and Angel of Empire stamped his ticket to Louisville with a romp in the Arkansas Derby.

Trainer Bob Baffert saddled the first three finishers in Sunday's Sham Stakes at Santa Anita, a stop on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby."

Midnight Bourbon jumped into the Kentucky Derby picture with a victory in Saturday's Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds; the Dubai World Cup Carnival kicks off Thursday; all the weekend horse racing action right here.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club staged a worthy renewal of its Longines International Races on Sunday, with winners coming from Ireland, Japan and the home team while a pure white filly remained undefeated in Japan.

The long Memorial Day weekend produced everything from a 33-1 shot winning a Breeders' Cup berth to one-time claimer Vasilika winning again at the top level.

Kentucky Derby preps take center stage in weekend racing in the United States while the Breeders' Cup Challenge program gets under way in South Africa. Much more racing action.

Charles Town Classic, Illinois Derby highlight weekend Thoroughbred racing schedule, along with a look at the international schedule.

Horse racing preview: Three major Kentucky Derby preps, an upset in a Dubai World Cup prep and stakes action from coast to coast all in weekend Thoroughbred racing.

Japan defends its Cup again, Mo Town and McCraken move into KY Derby picture, Gun Runner gets first Grade I win and Connect nails the Cigar Mile -- and much more in weekend Thoroughbred racing.