In recent years, Turfway Park’s marquee Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race has risen in influence.
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Incredibolt Strikes in Virginia Derby, Bottle of Rouge Rolls in Virginia Oaks
After his late-charging victory in the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes last October, there was plenty of chatter about Pin Oak Stud’s Incredibolt, putting him firmly in the mix among the soon-to-be 3-year-olds to watch on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Ka Ying Rising Tops First 2026 World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, Forever Young Third
Sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising [128] leads the first edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2026. Ka Ying Rising began the year with a 1 ¼-length victory over Helios Express [117] in the Centenary Sprint Cup. He then defeated that same rival by 3 1/2 lengths in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup. Ka Ying Rising has now won 18 consecutive races.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for March 12
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.
