Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.
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2022 Kentucky Oaks Hopeful Snapshots: Kathleen O.
Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Oaks Prospect Snapshots, where I profile contenders for the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, the female equivalent of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Meet the 2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders
America’s Best Racing puts together a yearly slideshow of the 3-year-olds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. This year's race on May 7 at Churchill Downs became more intriguing as the race drew closer as several of the final prep races were won in eye-catching fashion.
Far Hills Sweetens Pot for 2022 Grand National
In yet another sign that the sport is rebounding from the pandemic, the Far Hills Race Meeting Association announced that the purse of the American Grand National will increase from $150,000 last year to $250,000, when the 101st running takes place on Oct. 15. The increase will make the race the richest on the 2022 National Steeplechase Association calendar.
