Wood Memorial’s Top Winners: A Retrospective
The path through New York to the 2026 Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, culminates this coming Saturday. Aqueduct Racetrack is set to stage the Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes,...
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Commandment Noses Puma in Florida Derby Photo Finish
Promoted as this season’s premier qualifying event for the Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, the $1 million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby, with Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Zalapa...
Notable Fillies in Derby Preps
Historically, the majority of leading participants in preliminary contests for the Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, have comprised male horses or castrated males. While female horses are permitted to...
Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Pioneering Woman
Certain female jockeys are perpetually recognized for their pioneering achievements. Diane Crump holds the distinction of being the initial woman to compete in both an officially sanctioned race and the...
Bombs Away! Borel’s $218 Shocker in 1993 Arkansas Derby
Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel has orchestrated numerous surprising victories in major competitions, notably piloting Mine That Bird to an astonishing 50.60-1 triumph, hugging the rail on a muddy...
20-1 Longshot Bet in the 2026 Arkansas Derby
The prestigious Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, set for Saturday at Oaklawn Park with a $1.5 million prize, has attracted a formidable lineup of competitors, consistent with its standing as a...
Legendary Florida Derby Champions
A highly significant preparatory competition leading up to the Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Woodford Reserve, is scheduled to take place at Gulfstream Park. This venue will feature the Grade 1,...
Betting the 2026 Arkansas Derby: Key Historical Trends
To determine the probable victor in Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade 1 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, we can look to past events. A review of the previous 20 runnings of...
Emerging Market Outlasts Pavlovian in Louisiana Derby
Following his win in the Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes on February 14 at Fair Grounds with Paladin, celebrated five-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown achieved another triumph at Fair Grounds...
Fun Facts About Kentucky Derby Jockeys
The career of a professional jockey presents significant challenges. It involves navigating a racehorse, often exceeding half a ton in weight, around a track, making rapid choices at approximately 35...
