The upcoming weekend in Thoroughbred racing is one of the busiest and most important of the year, highlighted by three big events on Saturday, March 28: the Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse; a huge day of racing and betting at Gulfstream Park anchored by the Florida Derby Presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xala
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Louisiana Derby Win Propels Emerging Market in Latest Kentucky Derby Power Rankings
Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Grand National: Runners, weights & jockeys for 2026 race
All the runners, weights and jockeys for the Grand National at Aintree on 11 April.
2026 Arkansas Derby Cheat Sheet
On Saturday, Oaklawn Park hosts the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby, the track’s fourth and final qualifying points prep race for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. The 1 1/8-mile race offers a total of 200 points to the top five finishers toward reserving a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, distributed on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis.
