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Saturday marks the first 100-point Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep of the season with the 113th running of the Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds.
Gambling
Posted March 20th, 2026 ·
High Camp the Pick to Win Virginia Derby in Stakes Debut
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues at Colonial Downs on Saturday with the $500,000 Virginia Derby, offering a total of 105 qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5...
Gambling
Posted March 13th, 2026 ·
Equibase Standings: Three Trainers in Tight Earnings Race as Spring Begins
An active weekend in North American Thoroughbred racing led to changes in several divisions on Equibase’s leaderboard for 2026 earnings, in particular the older male division, 3-year-old divisions...
Racing
Posted March 11th, 2026 ·
Banking on Potential When Betting the Tampa Bay Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby goes through Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday with the 46th running of the Grade 3 ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby, which offers a total of 105 qualifying points for the
Gambling
Posted March 5th, 2026 ·
Big Changes to Kentucky Derby, Oaks Divisions on Equibase Leaderboard
Top-tier graded stakes action across the country last week reshaped the Equibase leaderboard, particularly in the 3-year-old divisions.
Racing
Posted March 4th, 2026 ·
Solitude Dude Can Carry His Speed to Victory in Fountain of Youth Stakes
The 80th running of the$425,000, Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream Park has attracted a strong field seeking valuable qualifying points on the Road to the Kentucky...
Gambling
Posted February 26th, 2026 ·
Equibase Earnings Leaderboard: Modest Changes as Major Derby Preps Loom
Three marquee Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races are coming up Saturday and Sunday, which means there’ll be significant changes to the earnings leaders among horses, jockeys,...
Racing
Posted February 25th, 2026 ·
Two Out Hero Poised for a Winning Effort in John Battaglia Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve stops at Turfway Park this weekend with the $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes for 3-year-olds going 1 1/16 miles on Turfway’s all...
Gambling
Posted February 19th, 2026 ·
Paladin, Pavlovian Move into Top 10 on Equibase Leaderboard, Gaffalione Holds Steady
The Equibase leaderboard saw a significant shakeup last weekend following a loaded Valentine’s Day card at Fair Grounds and Sunday’s program at Sunland Park, both of which featured key Kentucky...
Racing
Posted February 18th, 2026 ·
Strategic Risk the Top Selection in Competitive Southwest Stakes
This year’s edition of the $1 million Southwest Stakes Feb. 6 at Oaklawn Park drew a highly competitive field of 3-year-olds, with 13 horses expected to start following the scratch of morning-line...
Gambling
Posted February 4th, 2026 ·
Nearly, Sister Troienne Surge on Equibase Leaderboard in Respective 3-Year-Old Divisions
The Saturday, Jan. 31 card at Gulfstream Park featured five stakes, highlighted by key prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
Racing
Posted February 4th, 2026 ·
Undefeated Bravaro the Value Play in Holy Bull Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in Florida begins this weekend with the 37th running of the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, a key Derby prep offering 42 qualifying...
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Posted January 29th, 2026 ·