Six days later than expected, New York’s Road to the Kentucky Derby will be plowed and open for business. Extreme cold forced a cancelation of the Jan. 31 stakes and delayed it until Friday at Aqueduct.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Holy Bull Stakes Winner Nearly
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule of preps that offer qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
Forever Young Headlines Star-Studded List of Saudi Cup Probables
Defending winner Forever Young headlines a strong field laden with American and Japanese stars set for the seventh running of the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 14 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Forever Young was last seen taking the Nov.
Nearly Assumes Role of Top Derby Hopeful with Big Win in Holy Bull Stakes
Two days after seeing his 2-year-old male champion Ted Noffey knocked off the road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve due to injury, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher apparently found a talented replacement.
