Every spring, sports fans and much of the general public know the Kentucky Derby is coming up on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. In addition to the 120,000-plus attending the Derby in person, folks across the country throw Derby parties, put money in their betting accounts, learn about the horses, and tune in to the national TV broadcast to watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”
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Forever Young Leads Final Pre-Breeders’ Cup Classic Power Rankings
Every two weeks through early October, 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.
An Early Look at the Prospective Field for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course is just around the corner after a frenetic stretch of qualifying races over the last few weeks.
2026 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at a Glance
The Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes may be a Grade 1 turf stakes for 3-year-old fillies run at Keeneland, but even with the Breeders’ Cup set for the Lexington track this year it’s unlikely the top finishers on Saturday will move on to the World Championship.
