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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 points to the top five finishers on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale.

Ted Noffey, the champion 2-year-old male of 2025, is off the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve trail.

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his weekly Derby Dozen for 2026, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 2.

Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack are proud to announce “Kentucky Roses,” an all-new original movie shot on location at iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.

The movie stars Andrew Walker (“Three Wisest Men”) and Odette Annable (“Supergirl,” “Walker”), alongside Ally Ledford (“His Nerd”), Peyton Meyer (“Girl Meets World,” “Days of Our Lives”), Brynn Thayer (“Fatal Attraction,” “Suits”), and Gregg Henry (“Gilmore Girls,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”), and celebrates the pageantry, tradition, and enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby.

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