With a superstar young jockey, dueling rivals, and electrifying finishes, the 1978 Triple Crown stands out among the other 12 on the strength of the sheer thrills and chills that Affirmed and Alydar brought each time they met on the racetrack.
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 29
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his final Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.
JANE MANGAN: It’s Day Two at Punchestown and two chasing superstars clash for the fourth time this season in the Gold Cup – here’s who I think will have the edge
Where else to start today but with the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup, the best race of the week. It's the rematch between Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File.
On the Rise: Sofia Thompson, Assistant to Trainer Riley Mott
Sofia Thompson knew little to nothing about the racing industry until a summer job several years ago, working as a hotwalker in the barn of Hall of Famer Bill Mott, changed the course of her life.
