Horse Racing News on May 2, 2012

Zayat Stables' Bodemeister, the runaway winner of the Arkansas Derby, was installed the 4-1 morning line choice for the May 5 Kentucky Derby after post positions were drawn May 2.

The owners and trainers of two horses on winning streaks look to keep the good times rolling in the May 4 $300,000 Alysheba Stakes at Churchill Downs.

Get Stormy failed to turn an uncontested lead into a repeat victory in the Grade 1 Maker's 46 Mile at Keeneland three weeks ago, but will have an opportunity to make amends in his title defense of the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs.

Winter Memories, whose explosive turn of foot propelled her to four graded stakes wins last season, including the Grade 1 Garden City, makes her four-year-old debut Saturday in the Grade 3, $150,000 Beaugay at Belmont Park.

An overflow field of 21 passed the entry box the morning of May 2 for the Kentucky Derby May 5. The field for the 138th Run for the Roses is restricted to 20 horses based on graded stakes earnings. Also-eligibles are allowed for the first time this year.