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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Breeders’ Cup Releases Challenge Series and Dirt Dozen Schedules for 2026
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series "Win and You’re In" returns for its 20th year in 2026, providing the premier pathway for top contenders to earn automatic berths into the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The North American portion of the series will again deliver a robust schedule of races throughout the United States and Canada leading into the 43rd Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct.
Big Wins Propel Further Ado, So Happy Upward in 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.
An Early Look at the Probable Field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The last round of prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve that award 100 points to the winner are now complete, so it’s time to take a look at the cast of 3-year-old racehorses expected to compete in the first jewel of the Triple Crown May 2 at Churchill Downs.
