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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.

The trajectory of each Triple Crown winner’s career is unique to that horse and his moment. Each shares victories in the three classics, but how they got there and what they did afterward speaks to their individual talents and the people connected to them. Though the list has 13 names, one member of this elite club did something that no other has done: ventured overseas to try a new surface on a worldwide stage: Omaha.

Tampa Bay Downs takes center stage Saturday afternoon on the road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve with the 46th running of the ESMARK Tampa Bay Derby.

Reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty continues to progress in his training this winter at Payson Park in South Florida and is under consideration for the April 18 Oaklawn Handicap for his 4-year-old debut, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott told FanDuel Racing March 4.

Top-tier graded stakes action across the country last week reshaped the Equibase leaderboard, particularly in the 3-year-old divisions.

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