Sunday’s $1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park is an important qualifier for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and an appealing betting race.
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Big-Race Showdown: 2026 Season Starts With Key Trio on Kentucky Derby Trail
For the 10th year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 26-March 1
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.
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.
