The undefeated 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' ALWAYS A RUNNER (f, 3, Gun Runner–Always Carina, by Malibu Moon) showed up under the lights Friday and kept her perfect streak in tact, winning the GI Kentucky Oaks under Jose Ortiz and giving trainer Chad Brown his first win in the feature.Dispatched at odds of 5-1, the GIII Gazelle Stakes winner had a clear beginning but not quite enough speed to stay with the top flight. Shuffled back to mid pack up the backstretch, she settled outside of horses as Explora (Blame) and Dazzling Dame (Girvin) carved out the fractions of :23.08 and :46.85.Positioned four-wide off the far turn, Always A Runner had to first pull back Meaning (Gun Runner) who got first jump on the pacesetters at the eighth pole. Confidently handled by Ortiz, she swept past both Meaning and Explora to win going away. A photo-finish for third went to Counting Stars (Honor A.P.). Lifetime Record: 3-3-0-0.O-Scharbauer, Douglas and Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Goncalo B. Torrealba); B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC; T-Chad Brown. Sales History: $1,050,000 ylg '24 KEEEP. ALWAYS A RUNNER wins the GI Longines Kentucky Oaks! #KyOaks pic.twitter.com/wlNKEACObs— TDN (@theTDN) May 2, 2026The post Ready For Prime Time: Always A Runner Wins Under The Lights In The Kentucky Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.