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.
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Renegade Remains on Top in Newest Triple Crown 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.
Sixteen Things to Know About the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875 and ranks as the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States.
2026 Oaklawn Handicap at a Glance
The 2026 Oaklawn Handicap feels like a throwback race to a bygone era in sport where true horse racing heavyweights of the handicap/older male division would meet regularly in marquee stakes across the country.
