The $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 1 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year restricted to 3-year-old fillies and frequently plays a major role in determining the Eclipse Award in the division.
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Belmont at the Big A: Jockeys and Trainers to Follow at Final Meet
The 2026 Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet is here, and the meet will mark the final season ever of live racing at Aqueduct.
Which 2026 Kentucky Derby Horses Would Benefit From a Wet Track?
Of all the visitors to Churchill Downs on May 2 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the one who could have the biggest impact on the day is Mother Nature. Rain and a wet track can be a godsend to some starters and a curse to others, and these days it is becoming harder to compile evidence on who are the mudders in the field of 20.
ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for April 26 at Churchill Downs
Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners” blog for America’s Best Racing with a focus on key stakes races at marquee tracks. This feature will be straight-forward: full-card picks for one Sunday slate of races of his choosing.
