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Fierceness, John Velazquez, Mike Repole Stable, Todd Pletcher

Pletcher, Velazquez Reunite for Kentucky Derby Bid with Repole Stable's Fierceness

Since first teaming to win a maiden claiming race at Aqueduct in April 1996 during the early part of their careers, trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez have combined to win another 1,865 races together. Among these is a victory in the 2017 Kentucky Derby with Always Dreaming.

Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs, Tarifa, Where’s My Ring, Power Squeeze

2024 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Much has been made of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, but the same historical marker applies to its companion race for 3-year-old fillies, the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks.

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Trainer Phil D’Amato, Known for Turf Standouts, Has First Derby Horse in Stronghold

Long known for his skill in training turf horses, Phil D’Amato is making the most of an opportunity with the 3-year-old dirt horse Stronghold, winner of the Santa Anita Derby and pointed to the May 4 Kentucky Derby Pre

No Change at Top of Latest Poll as Sierra Leone Leads List of Triple Crown Contenders

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 13 of the 2024 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through April 21, 2024.

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.

Horse Racing Follows NFL's Lead with Safety Runs First Campaign

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced April 23 its new Safety Runs First campaign, an initiative and corresponding website to promote the sport's collective commitment to safety, welfare, and integrity that they began working on in October.

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