Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule with races that offer qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile Derby May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
Cheltenham cancels final three racing fixtures of season
Cheltenham racecourse cancels the remaining three fixtures of the season to allow for improvements to drainage.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Wood Memorial Winners
New York’s road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday. Aqueduct will host the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at 1 ⅛ miles on the dirt.
Key Takeaways from a Crucial Kentucky Derby Prep Weekend
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents key takeaways from a global Saturday in Thoroughbred racing, highlighted by two 200-point Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve prep races in Arkansas and Florida and a star-studded Dubai World Cup Carnival card in the United Arab Emirates. New Number One?
