Mike Curry
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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...
Events / Travel
Posted April 9th, 2026 ·
An Early Look at the Probable Field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The last round of prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve that award 100 points to the winner are now complete, so it’s time to take a look at the cast of 3-year-old...
Racing
Posted April 8th, 2026 ·
2026 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for April 7
This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not as...
Racing
Posted April 7th, 2026 ·
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Santa Anita Derby Winner So Happy
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 that offer qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic May...
The Sport
Posted April 6th, 2026 ·
Five Key Takeaways From Impactful Weekend on Kentucky Derby, Oaks Trails
Mike Curry offers takeaways from a frenetic weekend of Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying races from coast to coast.
Racing
Posted April 5th, 2026 ·