Mike Curry
The opening leg of the 2026 Triple Crown delivered an unforgettable finish and a historic moment as 23-1 longshot Golden Tempo surged to victory in the closing strides of the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky...
Racing
Posted May 7th, 2026 ·
By the Numbers: The 2026 Preakness Stakes
On May 16, Laurel Park will host for the first time the second jewel of North American horse racing’s Triple Crown.
Racing
Posted May 6th, 2026 ·
Triple Crown Prospect Profiles: Evaluating Golden Tempo’s Chances in Belmont Stakes
Welcome to 2026 Triple Crown Prospect Profiles – updated after the first jewel of the Triple Crown from the previous title of Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles – where we’ll take a look each week at...
Racing
Posted May 4th, 2026 ·
A Dozen Takeaways You Need to Know From 2026 Kentucky Derby Weekend
Golden Tempo’s last-to-first victory at 23.12-1 odds in the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve provided horse racing fans with a historically significant grand finale to cap an...
Racing
Posted May 3rd, 2026 ·
Which 2026 Kentucky Oaks Contenders Should Thrive on a Wet Track?
The $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks May 1 at Churchill Downs is the most important dirt race of the year restricted to 3-year-old fillies and frequently plays a major role in determining the...
Gambling
Posted April 27th, 2026 ·
Bargain Hunting: A Big Auction Price is Rarely Predictive of Kentucky Derby Success
Horse racing is often referred to as “The Sport of Kings,” creating the impression that only those with incredible wealth can participate … and it is, no doubt, very expensive to own a horse much...
Racing
Posted April 22nd, 2026 ·
Just the Facts: What You Need to Know About Favorites in the Kentucky Derby
Up to 20 lightly raced 3-year-old Thoroughbreds get loaded into the starting gate with somewhere in the neighborhood of 150,000 fans (many well-lubricated) whipped into a frenzy. Approximately two...
Racing
Posted April 17th, 2026 ·
2026 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet
The Longines Kentucky Oaks has evolved into the most important North American race restricted to 3-year-old fillies, and the 1 1/8-mile dirt race will be the marquee event on Friday, May 1, at...
Racing
Posted April 17th, 2026 ·
Sixteen Things to Know About the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875 and ranks as the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States.
Racing
Posted April 14th, 2026 ·
2026 Oaklawn Handicap at a Glance
The 2026 Oaklawn Handicap feels like a throwback race to a bygone era in sport where true horse racing heavyweights of the handicap/older male division would meet regularly in marquee stakes across...
Racing
Posted April 13th, 2026 ·
The Basics: How to Bet the Kentucky Derby
If you’ve landed on this story, you very likely have an interest in betting the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2 at Churchill Downs but either don’t know how, where, what, or...
Gambling
Posted April 13th, 2026 ·
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Wood Memorial Stakes Winner Albus
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule with races offering qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile classic May 2...
Racing
Posted April 13th, 2026 ·