After a relatively quiet weekend, North American horse racing action picks up in a big way during the February-March switchover weekend with three prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve scheduled that each offer 105 qualifying points each to the top five finishers.
Category: Horse Racing News
Legendary racing trainer facing biggest decision of his career – and will make agonising call on Cheltenham fan favourite by the weekend
Nicky Henderson is well versed in being the custodian of a horse that is almost public property - he lived through this with Sprinter Sacre - but even he has been taken aback by the interest.
2026 Gotham Stakes at a Glance
At a time of year when Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve hopefuls are focusing on two-turn preps and qualifying points, Saturday’s Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct offers something different.
Historical Trends to Help Bet the 2026 Rebel Stakes
Sunday’s running of the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park promises to be an excellent race. There are several proven graded stakes horses among the 10 entrants, though one – #1 Bravaro – is expected to scratch and run in Saturday’s Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes instead.
