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Citation, 1948 Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

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.

Ka Ying Rising, 2026 Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, ABR, America's Best Racing, Triple Crown, horse racing

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.

Kentucky Derby, Derby Dozen, BloodHorse, Byron King, Reagan’s Honor, Potente, The Puma, Canaletto, Further Ado, Renegade, Silent Tactic, Class President, Chief Wallabee, Nearly, Commandment, Paladin, horse racing, ABR

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for March 12

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.

Equibase, earnings, The Puma, Tampa Bay Derby, Potente, San Felipe Stakes, British Isles, Santa Anita, Forced Entry, Santa Ysabel, trainer, jockey, North America, Brad Cox, Steve Asmussen, Saffie Joseph, Irad Ortiz, Flavien Prat, Tyler Gaffalione, ABR

Equibase Standings: Three Trainers in Tight Earnings Race as Spring Begins

An active weekend in North American Thoroughbred racing led to changes in several divisions on Equibase’s leaderboard for 2026 earnings, in particular the older male division, 3-year-old divisions for both males and females, and trainers.

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