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White Abarrio Defeats Sovereignty, Journalism to Win Star-Studded Oaklawn Handicap

In a race heralded as the return of the rivalry of last year's top 3-year-olds Sovereignty and Journalism, it was 7-year-old White Abarrio who rolled past his younger rivals in the stretch to win the $1.25 million Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap April 18 at

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The Best Fillies to Wear the Lilies: Top 10 Kentucky Oaks Winners

The Kentucky Oaks began as a companion to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, much as the English Oaks at Epsom serves as the female version of the prestigious Derby.

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Just the Facts: What You Need to Know About Favorites in the Kentucky Derby

Up to 20 lightly raced 3-year-old Thoroughbreds get loaded into the starting gate with somewhere in the neighborhood of 150,000 fans (many well-lubricated) whipped into a frenzy. Approximately two minutes after the horses begin the cavalry charge down the stretch for the first time, a new Kentucky Derby winner is feted in the winner’s circle.

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SLIDESHOW: Get to Know the 2026 Kentucky Derby Contenders

Each spring America’s Best Racing compiles a slideshow with photos of the talented cast of 3-year-olds on target for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

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2026 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet

The Longines Kentucky Oaks has evolved into the most important North American race restricted to 3-year-old fillies, and the 1 1/8-mile dirt race will be the marquee event on Friday, May 1, at Churchill Downs.

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