Besides the Derby, big horse races ran in Kentucky, England, Japan

Corporate Power wins Saturday's Grade II Alysheba at Churchill Downs. Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs March 4 (UPI) -- As usual, the Kentucky Derby eclipsed a spectacular weekend of racing in all divisions, most of it Friday and Saturday at Churchill Downs, Guineas weekend in England and Japan's longest Grade 1 race. Classic Corporate Power and Skippylongstocking came down the final furlong together in Friday's $750,000 Grade II Alysheba and battled to the finish with Corporate Power finally prevailing with his rival pinned to the rail.

The outcome was so close and hard-fought that the stewards posted an inquiry and Skippy's connections lodged an objection, but the result was allowed to stand. Corporate Power, a 5-year-old son of Curlin, missed all of 2025, won his return in February, but then finished second to Louisiana powerhouse Touchuponastar in the Grade II Louisiana Classic in March. Shred the Gnar wins Friday's Grade I La Troienne at Churchill Downs.

Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs "I think this horse is a serious contender in the older horse division," trainer Steve Asmussen said.. Also: Willy D's won Saturday's $200,000 Lake Ouachita Stakes at Oaklawn Park by a neck from Coal Battle. Distaff Shred the Gnar pressed the early pace in Friday's $1 million Grade I La Troienne, enjoyed a trouble-free trip for the full 1 1/16 miles and fended off the favorite, Fully Subscribed, by 1 length under the wire.

Bless the Broken was third. Shred the Gnar, a 4-year-old Into Mischief filly, finished in 1:42. 24 with Luis Saez up for trainer Brian Lynch.