Thoroughbred racing takes the international spotlight May 6 at Churchill Downs, as more than 150,000 people are expected to attend the 149th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve while millions more watch the race on a national television broadcast in the U.S. and through other outlets worldwide.
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Forte, Tapit Trice, Practical Move Lead 3-Year-Old Poll as Kentucky Derby Day Draws Near
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. Week 13 of the 2023 NTRA Top Three-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll, covers racing performances through April 23. The order of the Top 10 is unchanged from the previous week.
California Chrome, Songbird Headline New Racing Hall of Fame Members for 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
2023 Kentucky Derby Post Positions by the Numbers
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds competing it is one of the most important moments of their lives, racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start.
