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Features March 10, 2026

Did you know: Secretariat tops list of great Virginia-breds

In honor of Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, it’s an opportune time to highlight Virginia’s tapestry of racing history.

Wagering February 25, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Ranking: Calm before the storm

This week’s prep races figured to have limited impact on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings. In the end, it arguably had even less relevance than may have been imagined.

Features February 24, 2026

Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers – Sword Dancer (1959)

Sword Dancer’s close call under the Twin Spires touched off a year where he beat both the best of his division and older horses to earn his place among the sport’s best of all time.

Features February 23, 2026

Your Guide to 2026 Derby Week Events

Get ready for an unforgettable Derby Week! From Opening Day to Thurby, Oaks Day, and the 152nd Kentucky Derby, discover key event times and how to join the celebration at Churchill Downs.

Wagering February 17, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Future Wager results highlight open contests

It says a bit about the open nature of this year’s Kentucky Derby picture that the top individual still doesn’t hold favoritism in Pool 4 of the Future Wager.

Features February 13, 2026

Did you know: Breeding season begins around Valentine’s Day

The saint's feast day became associated with romantic love, but there are more practical reasons why it's also the start of the Thoroughbred breeding season in the Northern Hemisphere.

Derby News February 9, 2026

Pyromancer leads Japanese-based Triple Crown nominees

Let’s highlight 10 of the most intriguing Triple Crown nominees in Japan.

Derby News February 8, 2026

Triple Crown nominees Six Speed, Salloom catch the eye in Dubai

Let’s take a closer look at the Triple Crown nominees in Dubai and Europe.

Horse Profile February 4, 2026

Tales from the Crib: Express Kid

As a $2,000 yearling purchase turned Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful, Express Kid is the very type of rags-to-riches story that fuels dreams.

Horse Profile January 29, 2026

Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Sun Beau (1928)

While Sun Beau may have finished behind his former stablemate under the Twin Spires, the horse that his owner said was the best he ever bred or owned earned his spot in the Hall of Fame with his long list of handicap victories and his status as record...

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