This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2025 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not quite as strong as they previously were.
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Three Fast-Rising Racehorses Ready for a Saturday Spotlight
This is the time of year for new stars to arise in Thoroughbred racing. The final races preparing horses for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve run on May 3 at Churchill Downs are being held around the country, and competition is intense as the best equine athletes attempt to gain a spot in the Derby with a good finish in their final prep race.
2025 Arkansas Derby Cheat Sheet
One of the premier prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is set for Saturday at Oaklawn Park, when the 89th Arkansas Derby will be held.
2025 Florida Derby Cheat Sheet
The Florida Derby has historically been the most important steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby with 25 3-year-olds who competed in the race going on to glory in the first jewel of the Triple Crown. Mage, who finished second in the 2023 Florida Derby, was the last horse to come out of Gulfstream Park’s marquee race for 3-year-olds and go on to win the Kentucky Derby.
