America’s Best Racing (ABR), horse racing’s national fan-development platform and marketing initiative funded by The Jockey Club, and the Hennegan Brothers, three-time Eclipse Award-winning filmmakers, today announced a partnership to launch “UNBRIDLED,” the industry’s first made-for-social vertical docuseries. “UNBRIDLED” will focus on storytelling of racing’s major events, starting with the lead-up to the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 2
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.
2026 Santa Anita Derby Cheat Sheet
The final three major prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve worth 100 qualifying points each to the winner are on tap for Saturday in New York, Kentucky, and California, so by this time next week the field for the 2026 run for the roses will nearly be finalized.
Laurel Park To Host Preakness Preview Day Handicapping Challenge April 18
LAUREL, Md. – Laurel Park proudly hosts the Preakness Preview Day Handicapping Challenge, a one-day contest available both on-site and online. The event takes place Saturday, April 18, at Laurel Park or through Xpressbet, TwinSpires, and TVG/4NJBETS.
