Horse racing is often referred to as “The Sport of Kings,” creating the impression that only those with incredible wealth can participate … and it is, no doubt, very expensive to own a horse much less a racehorse. But the reality is you don’t need to be a monarch or a Sheikh or a titan of industry to own a Kentucky Derby starter, or winner for that matter.
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SLIDESHOW: Get to Know the 2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders
America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow every spring with images of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Power Rankings: Burnham Square Moves Into Top 10, Kentucky Derby is Next
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.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 16
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.