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Results of 2026 Kentucky Three-Day Event and How Thoroughbreds Made Their Mark

The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky., brings together the world’s top horse-and-rider combinations for one of upper-level eventing’s most demanding tests.

This year’s field reflected that level of competition, with the sport’s elite in attendance, including world No. 1 Harry Meade and world No. 2 Boyd Martin.

Erin Curley, Churchill Downs, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Women in Racing: Erin Curley’s Broadway Skills Help Craft Derby Experiences

Erin Curley once thought the bright lights of Broadway were beckoning. Instead, she found a home beneath the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, where she has vast responsibilities as vice president of Kentucky Derby operations.

How vast?

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Where to Eat and Drink in Louisville for Kentucky Derby Week 2026

In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. Of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Kentucky Derby Week 2026

The biggest week on the North American horse racing calendar is here, and every major racing media outlet plus many general news organizations will be directing coverage at Churchill Downs every day leading up to the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, May 2.

Ramon Dominguez, Among Champions, Ferrin Peterson, The Boundless Podcast, Joe Talamo, Elizabeth Talamo, Talamo Talks, Gabby Gaudet, In Good Company, Amateur Hour Podcast, Jessica Paquette, horse racing, America's Best Racing, ABR

Podcasts Abound: Racing Welcomes New Conversations, New Approaches

The landscape of horse racing media is undergoing a dynamic transformation as new podcasts capture the attention of both hardcore and casual fans alike. With hosts like race callers and formers jockeys at the helm, these new series are moving beyond traditional race coverage and handicapping by offering exclusive interviews with people within the sport and beyond, connecting racing with pursuits beyond the racetrack.

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