Byron King’s March 12 Derby Dozen
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2....
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Riddle’s War Admiral: The Near Loss That Redefined a Triple...
Within every horse’s racing journey, a pivotal instant emerges—a choice, an injury, or an external influence—that alters the course of their career. For Sir Barton, this was a cough contracted...
William P. Riggs: Preakness Profile Architect
Certain individuals are instantly recalled when discussing these renowned races: Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr. and Colonel Matt Winn, both inextricably linked with the Kentucky Derby, and August Belmont, Sr....
Puma Pounces Late to Win Tampa Bay Derby
Emerging victorious over favored contenders Further Ado and Canaletto, The Puma secured a three-quarter-length triumph in the $350,000 Grade 3 ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 at Tampa Bay...
Baffert’s Potente Wins San Felipe; British Isles Takes Big Cap
Jockey Juan Hernandez executed an impeccable ride, guiding Potente to his inaugural graded stakes triumph in the $201,000 Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes, sponsored by DK Horse, at Santa Anita...
Panamanian Rider Yedsit Hazlewood Carrying the Weight
Even though he had just reached the age of 17 last March, a reserved, soft-spoken youth from Panama, weighing a mere 107 pounds, carried the heavy expectation of being recognized...
Omaha’s International Triple Crown Adventure
Every Triple Crown champion follows a distinct path in their racing career, shaped by their individual circumstances. While all secured wins in the three classic races, their methods of achieving...
2026 Santa Anita Handicap
For over nine decades, the “Big ‘Cap” has stood as a premier stakes event for seasoned male thoroughbreds at Santa Anita Park, graced by victorious equine legends such as Seabiscuit,...
Legendary San Felipe Stakes Winners
The upcoming Saturday racing program at Santa Anita Park features the $200,000, Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes, sponsored by DK Horse. This event will see several of California’s leading 3-year-olds...
Charlsie Cantey: Horse Racing Media Pioneer
Charlsie Cantey had no intention of being the inaugural woman racing announcer. She never considered herself a trailblazer. Her journey simply unfolded. In 1975, Cantey was one of just a...
