Country Grammer tops the likely fields announced March 13 for Dubai World Cup night at Meydan Racecourse, but to repeat in the World Cup he will have to defeat a field that includes an eight-deep squad of impressive Japanese runners. Japanese horses, in fact, are prominent through much of the $30.5 million program March 25, which also includes entries literally from around the globe.
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Tapit Trice Vaults Upward in New Kentucky Derby Contenders Poll
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. Week 6 of the 2023 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through March 14, 2023. The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system. First place votes are in parentheses.
John Henry: An Undersized $1,100 Purchase Who Became the People’s Champion
In the long and colorful history of Thoroughbred racing there’s a wealth of heartwarming stories, but few can match the exhilarating rags-to-riches saga of John Henry.
Five Takeaways You Need to Know From Tampa Bay Derby Weekend
Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an exciting Saturday of racing action that included a significant Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race, the $360,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs, and the $350,000
