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The Vase, a Vane, and a Blanket: Three Timeless Traditions Define the Preakness

Named for the first winner of Pimlico’s original race, the Preakness Stakes occupies a special place in the heart of the American turf. This 1 3/16-mile classic asks 3-year-olds to try a distance just a sixteenth of a mile shorter than the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby, a test of their stamina, conditioning, and heart two weeks after the first jewel of the Triple Crown.

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 16

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a review of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs.

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2025 Kentucky Derby Data: How Fast This Year’s Contenders Finished

All the prep races have been completed, and the field is close to finalized for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3 at Churchill Downs. Determining which horses will appreciate stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby is an annual handicapping challenge bettors must tackle.

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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.

A Trio of Triple Crown Turning Points for Legendary Secretariat

His career has been documented and discussed so voluminously that it rivals that of the other “Big Red,” Man o’ War. To tell the story of the immortal Secretariat is a challenge as his life on the track and off was punctuated by a plethora of fortuitous circumstances that gave us this tremendous machine.

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