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Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Louisiana Derby Winners

Fair Grounds’ path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reaches its end Saturday with the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. The field will travel 1 3/16 miles on dirt in this race, making the Louisiana Derby the longest U.S. Kentucky Derby prep.

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Incredibolt Strikes in Virginia Derby, Bottle of Rouge Rolls in Virginia Oaks

After his late-charging victory in the Grade 3 Street Sense Stakes last October, there was plenty of chatter about Pin Oak Stud’s Incredibolt, putting him firmly in the mix among the soon-to-be 3-year-olds to watch on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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The Mighty Citation: ‘So Fast He Scared Me’

More than 75 years ago, Citation unleashed the greatest 3-year-old season in Thoroughbred racing. Blessed with genuine speed, staying power, and a seemingly endless desire to win, Citation inspired his handler Jimmy Jones to boldly say: "My horse could beat anything with hair on it."

Julie Krone, Candy Ride, 2003 Pacific Classic, Benoit Photo, Halfbridled, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies

Going Out on Top: Julie Krone’s Magical 2003 Season

When Arcangelo sailed across the finish line in the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on June 10, 2023, he gave Jena Antonucci a historic victory as the first woman to train the winner of a U.S. Triple Crown race.

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Ka Ying Rising Tops First 2026 World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, Forever Young Third

Sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising [128] leads the first edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2026.

Ka Ying Rising began the year with a 1 ¼-length victory over Helios Express [117] in the Centenary Sprint Cup. He then defeated that same rival by 3 1/2 lengths in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup. Ka Ying Rising has now won 18 consecutive races.

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