The sport of horse racing might have started with the simple question of whose horse is fastest, but centuries of such challenges have morphed that humble query into a full-fledged industry, replete with stories of great horses and the humans behind them. Racing reflects the world it inhabits, a mirror for the societal and economic conflicts playing out in the background.
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Southwest Stakes Winner Silent Tactic
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that offers qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile Derby May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
CALUM McCLURKIN: This year’s Champion Hurdle is all about which horse punters trust the most
Having trust issues just after Valentine's Day is not a good thing.
Paladin Overtakes Chip Honcho to Win Risen Star, Tops Derby Leaderboard
Paladin showed why many consider him to be a leading contender for the May 2 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve by running down free-running leader Chip Honcho to win the $495,000 Grade 2 Fasig-Tipton Risen
