Whenever a horse crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the first person you’ll see and hear a reaction from is the person on their back. The jockey usually gets much of the credit – and sometimes the blame – for a horse’s finish on the track. They’re also the ones who decide where to position their horses in a race, when to make their move for the lead and what path to take in doing it.
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 21
BloodHorse associate editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen presented by Spendthrift Farm with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.
2021 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Features 84 Races in 10 Countries
The Breeders' Cup released its 2021 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series schedule consisting of 84 automatic qualifying stakes races for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. This year’s series, which includes a record nine “Win and You’re In” races for the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division, will take place in 10 countries. The complete 2021 schedule is available here.
SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Longines Kentucky Oaks Contenders
America’s Best Racing has put together a slideshow of the 3-year-old fillies expected to compete in the Longines Kentucky Oaks April 30 at Churchill Downs.
