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Key Takeaways from a Crucial Kentucky Derby Prep Weekend

America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents key takeaways from a global Saturday in Thoroughbred racing, highlighted by two 200-point Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve prep races in Arkansas and Florida and a star-studded Dubai World Cup Carnival card in the United Arab Emirates.

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2026 Curlin Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park, Commandment, The Puma

Commandment Edges The Puma in Florida Derby Photo Finish

Touted as the best prep race for the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve so far this year, the $1 million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park March 28 did not disappoint as

Oaklawn Park, 2026 Arkansas Derby, Renegade, Irad Ortiz Jr., Road to the Kentucky Derby

Renegade Blows Away Rivals in Arkansas Derby Win

Overpowering the opposition with a devastating stretch kick, Renegade stormed to victory in a big win over Silent Tactic in the $1.5 million Grade 1 Arkansas Derby March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

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Magnitude Upsets Forever Young in Dubai World Cup, Wonder Dean Wins UAE Derby

Magnitude's victory over Forever Young in the 30th Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline March 28 at Meydan Racecourse can be judged not only by the considerable achievement itself but also by recalling his owner's and trainer's history.

Notable Fillies in Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Throughout the years, most top contenders in prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve have been colts or geldings. Although fillies are eligible for all Derby preps and can earn points toward securing a spot in the starting gate for the first jewel of the Triple Crown, not many of them take on males along the Derby trail or in the classic.

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