Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel has engineered his share of upsets on the big stage, perhaps most famously guiding Mine That Bird to a stunning, rail-skimming 50.60-1 score in the slop in the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Borel’s win aboard Rockamundo in the 1993 Arkansas Derby must rank right up there with the biggest shockers ever on the Kentucky Derby trail. “We understand that anyone that reads the [Daily Racing Form] would’ve thought we were crazy to run this horse,” owner Gary West on Rockamundo’s participation in the 1993 Arkansas Derby.
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Global Sensations: The Five Best Dubai World Cup Winners
Saturday, the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline will be held for the 30th time. A true international showcase, the World Cup was a smashing success right off of the bat when it was first held in 1996, and for much of its history the race has carried the highest purse in Thoroughbred racing. Currently, its $12 million total award ranks second to the $20 million Saudi Cup.
Forever Young, Calandagan, and the Key Horses to Know for the 2026 Dubai World Cup Card
The Dubai World Cup card features nine races worth $30.5 million in purses Saturday, March 28, at Meydan Racecourse with Japanese superstar Forever Young the central attraction coming out of back-to-back wins in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic and $20 million Saudi Cup.
2026 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for March 24
This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not as strong as they previously were. In the sixth edition of this blog for the 2026 run for the roses, the focus is on what has changed since the previous edition on March 17. HEATING UP
