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The Kentucky Derby is the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown. Find all the news related to the running of the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races.
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Derby News February 1, 2026
Brown duo, Mailata among seven in Withers
Seven re-entered the 1 1/8-mile contest at Aqueduct, worth points on the 20-10-6-4-2 scale to the top five finishers.
Wagering February 1, 2026
Study Guide: 2026 Southwest Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Oaklawn Park on Friday for the $1 million Southwest (G3), a 1 1/16-mile qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points to the top five finishers.
Derby News February 1, 2026
Southwest, Martha Washington on tap at Oaklawn Park
Feb. 6 is the new date for the Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Martha Washington S. for Kentucky Oaks (G1) candidates. Oaklawn Park had to postpone both scoring races due to frigid temperatures.
Wagering February 1, 2026
Study Guide: 2026 Withers Stakes
A total of 42 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points, split 20-10-6-4-2 among the top five finishers, will be awarded in Friday’s $200,000 Withers S. at Aqueduct.
Oaks News January 31, 2026
Nearly dazzles in Holy Bull; On Time Girl earns first Oaks points in Forward Gal
Nearly confirmed himself as a serious Kentucky Derby contender, delivering a spectacular victory in the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream.
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...
Derby News January 29, 2026
Ted Noffey sidelined, off Kentucky Derby trail
Unbeaten champion Ted Noffey, who had been the early favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), will miss the Triple Crown races.
Expert picks January 28, 2026
Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes
A talented field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park main strip in Saturday’s $275,000 Holy Bull (G3).
Wagering January 27, 2026
Study Guide: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes
Florida’s Road to the Kentucky Derby kicks off on Saturday with the running of the $275,000 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Wagering January 27, 2026
Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Little Change Ahead of Big Weekend
It’s been a quiet week for the Power Rankings. With just one race containing Derby points – and none in North America – there is very little change to the list.
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