Good Cheer's status as the undefeated Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite remained unchanged on Saturday after the Godolphin homebred went about her business in the $396,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2).

After impressing bettors with a season-opening win in the San Felipe (G2), Journalism emerged as the favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5.

Godolphin’s homebred Good Cheer remained undefeated, and reiterated her status as a serious Kentucky Oaks (G1) contender, by dominating Saturday’s Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds.

Despite ending his two-year-old season on a sour note in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1), East Avenue is expected to produce a far better effort, perhaps a winning one, in the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.

Undefeated Immersive, an Eclipse Award finalist for champion two-year-old filly of 2024, has been diagnosed with bone bruising that is expected to keep her out of action until the summer.

ew notable races at Churchill Downs the powerhouse Brad Cox stable has not yet won. Bettors are likely to think that changes on Saturday when the the track's signature event for two-year-old fillies is renewed over 1 1/16 miles.

Godolphin homebreds took center stage on opening day of the Churchill Downs fall meet as Sovereignty and Good Cheer dominated local preps for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).