Curlin would have been a great star regardless of when he was born. He was that good.
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Seven Standout Racehorses, Six Elite Trainers Among Racing Hall of Fame Finalists for 2026
Seven racehorses and six trainers account for the 13 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
Remember When? A Triple-Digit Longshot Stunned Unbridled’s Song in 1996 Fountain of Youth
All signs pointed to Unbridled’s Song in the 1996 edition of the Fountain of Youth Stakes Feb. 24 at Gulfstream Park. The flashy gray or roan colt by Unbridled had closed out his 2-year-old season with a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and prepped for the 1 1/16-mile race with a sprint tune-up three weeks earlier at the Hallandale Beach, Fla. track.
Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 26
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.
