So happy is the Kentucky Derby horse worth cheering for this year

Kentucky Derby horse So Happy will ride amid grief and joy May 2 as trainer Mark Glatt grieves the loss of his wife with the horse of his dreams.

So Happy soars to Kentucky Derby co-favorite: What to know about horse

Sluggish morning workouts turned So Happy into a 38-1 longshot for his racing debut and now he's soared to the Kentucky Derby co-favorite.
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So Happy wins Santa Anita Derby, giving 60-year-old jockey Mike Smith a shot at Kentucky Derby

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In a photo provided by Benoit Photo, So Happy and ...