Bwana Bull wins California Derby 
After a horrifying train wreck of thoroughbreds at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday, it appeared that some awful racing luck might compromise Bwana Bull’s chance to win the 92nd running of the California Derby.

Simon Jenkins: The limp-wristed regulation of gambling won’t work 
Simon Jenkins: Tessa Jowell’s department can’t handle the moral responsibility placed upon it.

Ellis gearing up for bigger meet 
Ellis Park’s live racing meet rebounded last summer with improved attendance, but new owner Ron Geary wants more.