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ARCADIA, Calif. Mark Glatt stood in the grandstands at Santa Anita Park last week and watched a 3-year-old bay colt on the other side of the racetrack.Then the horse took off.A veteran trainer, Glatt studied the horse as it ran in the cool morning air with a rider aboard, down the backstretch, through the far turn, down the homestretch and across the finish line.He went 5/8ths in 59 and 3, Glatt later told USA TODAY Sports, meaning the horse covered 5/8 mile in 59.6 seconds. I thought the work was excellent. He seemed very happy.Well, of course he did.The horse named So Happy, who sold for a modest $20,000 at a yearling sale, is headed for the Kentucky Derby. He is listed at 15-1 by TwinSpires.com for the race May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and So Happy also stands at the center of a heartbreaking and heartwarming story.Among those cheering are a 28-year-old horseman from Venezuela, a 60-year-old jockey and a 94-year-old breeder.Then theres Glatt, the 53-year-old trainer who has the first Kentucky Derby horse. It became official when So Happy won the Santa Anita Derby April 4, less than eight weeks after Glatts wife, Dena, died of heart failure.Glatt now wears a bracelet with some of his wifes ashes inside of it.That way I always have her with me, he said.'We were optimistic'Glatt, whosehorse-training operationis based in Southern California, is known as skillful and stoic, even grumpy. When he bought a bay colt at a sale of 2-Year-Olds in 2025, his clients Hans and Ana Maron of Arizona wanted the horse.Custom called for the Marons to pick a name.And I see the dad is Runhappy, the mothers So Cunning, Ana Macron said. And I remember saying, 'Mark, I found the perfect name and I'm going to name it after you because you're always so happy.'We all laughed. Dena (Mark Glatts wife) couldn't get enough of it. She kept laughing. And it's sad because of what happened.As So Happy emerged as a special horse. Dena Glatt unexpectedly developed heart problems.We actually watched the Super Bowl with her at the hospital, Ana Maron said. We went home and we were optimistic. And then two days later, she had a heart attack and passed away.Dena Glatt, who had raised three children with Mark Glatt, was 57.About the only one unaffected by the death was So Happy, who wears blinkers during training because he gets distracted.Just like a kid that likes to throw things up in the air and watch it blow away, Hans Maron said. He's kind of that big kid having fun.From humble originsThe most expensive racehorse ever was Fusaichi Pegasus, reportedly sold for $70 million in 2000.Then there are the likes of So Happy.So Happys mother is So Cunning, a broodmare owned by Leverett Miller, a 94-year-old horse breeder in Florida. He said it was the last horse he co-owned with his late wife, and it had bargain-basement roots. Miller said he paid $2,700 for So Cunnings great grandmother and that So Cunning also descended from a stallion whose stud fee was about $1,000.So Happys father is Runhappy, a champion sprinter who was retired in 2016 with an initial stud fee of $25,000. The fee dropped in half by 2022, with Runhappy having failed to produce many talented offspring. At the same time, Miller was looking for a horse to mate to So Cunning.He gambled on Runhappy.Born in 2023, So Happy went for $12,000 at a weanling sale. He sold for a mere $20,000 at a yearling sale. Then Glatt paid $150,000 for the horse at a 2-year-old-sale, and the Marons and Norman Stables formed the ownership team. Still, it was no shock on Nov. 22, 2025 when So Happy went off as a 38-1 longshot at Del Mar Race Track in his racing debut. Mike Smith, a 60-year-old Hall of Fame jockey, was aboard the horse.All I had to do was point him in the right direction, Smith told USA TODAY Sports. When I told him to go, man, he went.So Happy won the race. Now he's won three of his four races and is coming off his most impressive victory yet.It always seems like (a horse) comes around that doesn't have that regal blood or that big breeding, Smith said. And he's one of them, man.'Grandpa' in the stirrupsSmith, the 60-year-old jockey, said hes never considered retiring, even when fellow jockeys needle him, calling him grandpa.He keeps himself in prime condition, Glatt said. And especially in a race like the Derby, how do you replace the experience that a rider likeMike Smithhas?Smith won the 2005 Kentucky Derby onGiacomo, a 50-to-1 longshot. And in 2018, he was 52 when he rode Justify to victory at the Kentucky Derby and went on to win the Triple Crown.Now Smith has a chance to etch his name into the history books.Bill Shoemaker, the late Hall of Fame jockey who was 54 when he rode Ferdinand to victory at the 1988 Kentucky Derby, remains the oldest winning jockey in the race's history. Smith would break that record on May 2 in the "Run for the Roses.''"It might be a record that sticks for a while, man,'' Smith said. "These young guys are catching all my other ones. This is one that'd be tough to get.''Of course, So Happy will have to carry Smith across the finish line.I think we're just starting to see the best him, he said.Hope attached to So HappyMiller, the 94-year-old breeder, said he has gathered with his children and grandchildren to watch So Happys races and thinks about his late wife. He also said he has stayed in touch with Glatt during So Happys ascent.Every time he's won, I've emailed (Glatt) and he's emailed me back, Miller said.Last week, Glatt met Sander Blanco, a 28-year-old horseman from Venezuela. Blanco bought So Happy for $20,000 at a yearling sale and worked with the horse for a year before Glatt bought him for $150,000. They posed for a photo, and Blanco draped his right arm around Glatt's shoulders and smiled. Glatt showed little emoton.After So Happys final workout at Santa Anita last week, the trainer retreated to the office at his barn. He talked about dealing with grief and So Happy.Theres a lot of hope attached to him, theres a lot of emotion attached to him, Glatt said. From the person that bought him and sold him, to me as we try to move forward with our lives, my family and I.At 152nd-running of the Kentucky Derby, there will be a favorite, longshots and stories attached to all of the horses. But there will be only one So Happy.Hell be running for more than roses.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kentucky Derby horse at center of heartbreaking, heartwarming story

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New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he's looking forward to his Fenway Park debut on Thursday against Boston even after revealing his family has received threats from Red Sox fans.Schlittler has overcome similar threats to experience success against the Red Sox in the postseason spotlight, so he has reason to carry confidence into his first game at Fenway.Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan in Walpole, Massachusetts. Despite his background with the Red Sox, Schlittler told the New York Post that he and his family have received death threats leading up to Thursday night's game. He compared the threats to normal trolling from fans and said he hasn't felt the need to get police involved.Most normal fans could care less, right? Schlittler told the newspaper. "Its just those diehards that just have nothing else in their lives other than baseball or sports that really care about this, and the fact that I play for the Yankees makes it worse for them.After his family was targeted with hurtful comments on social media during last season's AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Schlittler responded with a dominant performance. He became the first postseason pitcher with at least eight scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts without allowing a walk, pitching New York to a 4-0 clinching win over Boston in New York.This season, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler has enjoyed more success. The 25-year-old is 2-1 with a 1.95 ERA in five games. He has 36 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings.He says his strong start will only encourage more venom from Red Sox fans.Its gonna be bad, its gonna be bad," Schlittler told the Post. "Im not nervous about it, but its gonna be loud. ... Theyre gonna probably have dudes that are my age or a little bit younger, sitting right outside the bullpen, yelling whatever, probably throwing stuff at me, trying to grab me.Thats kind of what I expect. So I know the guys are excited for it and Im excited for it. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he's looking forward to his Fenway Park debut on Thursday against Boston even after revealing his family has received threats from Red Sox fans.Schlittler has overcome similar threats to experience success against the Red Sox in the postseason spotlight, so he has reason to carry confidence into his first game at Fenway.Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan in Walpole, Massachusetts. Despite his background with the Red Sox, Schlittler told the New York Post that he and his family have received death threats leading up to Thursday night's game. He compared the threats to normal trolling from fans and said he hasn't felt the need to get police involved.Most normal fans could care less, right? Schlittler told the newspaper. "Its just those diehards that just have nothing else in their lives other than baseball or sports that really care about this, and the fact that I play for the Yankees makes it worse for them.After his family was targeted with hurtful comments on social media during last season's AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox, Schlittler responded with a dominant performance. He became the first postseason pitcher with at least eight scoreless innings and 12 strikeouts without allowing a walk, pitching New York to a 4-0 clinching win over Boston in New York.This season, the 6-foot-6 Schlittler has enjoyed more success. The 25-year-old is 2-1 with a 1.95 ERA in five games. He has 36 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings.He says his strong start will only encourage more venom from Red Sox fans.Its gonna be bad, its gonna be bad," Schlittler told the Post. "Im not nervous about it, but its gonna be loud. ... Theyre gonna probably have dudes that are my age or a little bit younger, sitting right outside the bullpen, yelling whatever, probably throwing stuff at me, trying to grab me.Thats kind of what I expect. So I know the guys are excited for it and Im excited for it. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Shaun Murphy has lashed out at a spectator on social media following an incident during his World Championship opener at the Crucible.The 43-year-old took to Instagram to address a front-row fan who audibly criticised one of his shots during Monday's first-round clash with Fan Zhengyi."If you're sat on the front row in the Crucible and I play a shot that may not work for a particular reason, it's probably best not to say 's**t shot' out loud," the 2005 champion wrote. "I've got ears."Murphy added with dark humour: "I missed my next shot as I was contemplating which end of my cue to nut him with."TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe match between Murphy and his Chinese opponent finished on Monday evening with the Englishman holding a slender one-frame advantage.Murphy had established early control, racing into a 2-0 lead before extending his advantage to 3-1.However, Zhengyi fought back to level proceedings at 4-4, setting up a tense conclusion to the opening session.The former world champion responded emphatically, compiling an impressive 140 break to secure the overnight lead.Play between the pair is scheduled to resume on Tuesday evening, with Murphy needing five more frames to progress to the second round at the Sheffield venue.The Instagram post marks the latest in a series of outspoken moments from Murphy at this year's tournament.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Lawrence Okolie releases statement after failing doping test ahead of Tony Yoka fightFootball pundit slams 'petty' and 'pathetic' FA after being hit with ground banStan Moody gutted after nightmare collapse on World Snooker Championship debutEarlier in the championship, he publicly criticised fellow professionals Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump for their absence from official events.Neither player attended the contractual group photograph in Tudor Square on the eve of the World Championship, nor did they appear at the Champions' Dinner the previous night.Murphy did not hold back when asked about their non-attendance."I think it's become normal that they don't turn up for these types of things, but I've got no idea why they don't come," he said.He suggested their repeated absences could damage their public standing."I think it might give those two a particular image problem. I think it might affect their image slightly," Murphy remarked.The 2005 champion noted that fellow players were no longer surprised by their non-attendance, adding: "It would be more strange for us if they were here, which is saying something."Murphy expressed disappointment at what he perceives as a lack of commitment to promoting the sport from two of its biggest names."I think it's a real shame, and they probably could both have done a little bit more to help promote the game over the years," he concluded.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter