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Author: News
Horse Racing Women’s Association Announces 2026 Conference Dates
The Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA) is thrilled to announce that FanDuel TV will return as the title sponsor of the fifth annual HRWA Conference, which will once again be held in Lexington, Ky., this year. The HRWA is pleased to announce the event will take place on Oct. 12-13 at Harper Hall.
2026 United Arab Emirates Derby at a Glance
The foreign flavor in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve will come into focus Saturday with the running of the United Arab Emirates Derby Sponsored by Jumeirah at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for March 26
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.
