riple Crown winner Justify, popular champion Gun Runner and jockey Joel Rosario have all been elected to the Racing Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Their induction ceremony will take place on August 2 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Baffert backers lost the court appeal in the final effort to lift Kentucky’s suspension. His Muth is listed at 3-1 in the Preakness future book. Post position draws for the Kentucky Oaks and the Derby will take place at 7:15 p.m. ET/4:15 p.m. PT today at Churchill Downs. Post time for the Derby on Saturday, May 4: 6:57 p.m. ET/3:57 p.m. PT.
Race 7 (9:40 p.m. ET/6:40 a.m. PT) — $127K Allowance at 1 1/16-mile on turf for fillies & mares, 3YOs & up
# 8 HAY STACK (5-1 morning line), trained by super sharp Whit Beckman and ridden by up-and-comer Jareth Loveberry. The expensive daughter of War Front sports the best recent speed figure. Both #2 TITUBA (7-2) and #3 LA PACHANGA (5-1) pose a threat to the top choice.
Race 9 (10:46 p.m. ET/7:46 p.m. PT) — $200K ROXELANA STAKES at 6 furlongs for fillies & mares, 4YOs & up
In a super-competitive feature race, five deep in effort to set up a big payday in closing Pick 3. #3 SPEEDY TRAVELER (9-2 morning line); #5 ZEITLOS (4-1); #6 DAZZLING BLUE (3-1); #9 SOCIALLY SELECTIVE (6-1); and #10 CURRENT CLIMATE (8-1).