Welcome to the points chase for the 2027 Kentucky Derby. It may still be summer but spring will be in the air Saturday when the Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs kicks off the slate of points races to earn a spot in the starting gate for the opening leg of next year’s Triple Crown. While the winner will only receive 10 points, the one-turn mile could showcase a horse to watch in the upcoming months.
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Sovereignty Rules Atop Sept. 8 Breeders’ Cup Classic Power Rankings
Every two weeks through Oct. 20, a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2026 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Ten Things You Need to Know About the 2026 Woodbine Mile
Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” race for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF, offering the winner a fees-paid berth to the Oct.
2026 Woodbine Mile Cheat Sheet
The Woodbine Mile is one of the most important races for turf milers in North America, featuring a $1 million purse, a qualifying spot in the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF, and an impressive list of past winners.
