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Nine Must-Know Tips Before You Head to the Kentucky Derby

If you’re heading to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, get ready for an experience like no other! Whether it’s your first time at Churchill Downs or you’re a seasoned Derby-goer, there’s always something new to learn.

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$10.5 Million! The Inside Scoop on a Record-Setting Purchase at OBS Spring Sale

The atmosphere in the pavilion turned electric as the highly anticipated Flightline colt (Hip 1056) made his entrance into the ring during the April 17 finale of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2 year-olds in training sale. Following a week of relentless buzz, the opening bid shattered expectations, starting the floor at a cool $1 million.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage April 16-19

There’s just a little over two weeks until the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2, and contenders for the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown are arriving at Churchill Downs for final workouts before the race.

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How Horses Qualify for the Kentucky Derby: A Beginner’s Guide

The road to this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is nearly complete, but if you’re new to horse racing you may have some questions about how all of this works. Wonder no more, because we’re here to help! Scroll down to check out an easy overview about qualifying for the run for the roses.

Who: 3-Year-Old Thoroughbreds

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Beginner’s Guide to the 2026 Kentucky Derby

If you’ve opened this story you probably are interested in the Kentucky Derby but might not know a whole lot about horse racing or the Triple Crown. Never fear, America’s Best Racing is here to help.

The Kentucky Derby is the most-watched horse race of the year in the United States and is widely considered one of the most important sporting events in the country, having grown to become much more than just a horse race since Aristides won the first edition in 1875.

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