Although there’s no shame in taking a backseat to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, this year the ladies figure to put on a show as compelling as the run for the roses when 14 of them clash Friday in the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on the eve of the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Analysis of Top Contenders From Kerry Thomas of THT Bloodstock
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is a unique challenge for 3-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses. Not only are talent, speed, and stamina tested as these racehorses navigate 1 ¼ miles for the first time, but the competitors must process far more information than ever before in a 20-horse field in front of 150,000 screaming fans. Winning the first jewel of the Triple Crown takes both elite athletic ability and a strong mind.
2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The $1.25 million Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race for 3-year-old fillies in the country.
