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.
Tag: Racing
Forever Young, Calandagan, and the Key Horses to Know for the 2026 Dubai World Cup Card
The Dubai World Cup card features nine races worth $30.5 million in purses Saturday, March 28, at Meydan Racecourse with Japanese superstar Forever Young the central attraction coming out of back-to-back wins in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic and $20 million Saudi Cup.
2026 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for March 24
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 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not as strong as they previously were. In the sixth edition of this blog for the 2026 run for the roses, the focus is on what has changed since the previous edition on March 17. HEATING UP
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.
