Several minutes after unleashing a rocket move along the rail to win the $750,000 Central Bank Ashland Stakes April 3, Percy’s Bar entered a crowded stakes winner’s circle at Keeneland while carefully guided by jockey Luan
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 2
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.
2026 Santa Anita Derby Cheat Sheet
The final three major prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve worth 100 qualifying points each to the winner are on tap for Saturday in New York, Kentucky, and California, so by this time next week the field for the 2026 run for the roses will nearly be finalized.
Renegade, Commandment, The Puma Leap to Top of Triple Crown 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.
