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2022 Kentucky Oaks at a Glance

Although there’s no shame in taking a backseat to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, this year the ladies figure to put on a show as compelling as the run for the roses when 14 of them clash Friday in the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on the eve of the Kentucky Derby.

After Harrowing Kidnapping in Native Venezuela, Trainer Sano Rebuilt From Scratch in U.S.

There was a time when Antonio Sano was the winningest trainer in the history of Venezuela. He thought his success would never end.

Kentucky Derby Analysis of Top Contenders From Kerry Thomas of THT Bloodstock

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is a unique challenge for 3-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses. Not only are talent, speed, and stamina tested as these racehorses navigate 1 ¼ miles for the first time, but the competitors must process far more information than ever before in a 20-horse field in front of 150,000 screaming fans. Winning the first jewel of the Triple Crown takes both elite athletic ability and a strong mind.

2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The $1.25 million Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race for 3-year-old fillies in the country.

America's Best Horses for May 3

Each week, members of the media around the country vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

The poll will run weekly through June 5. Find out the latest 2022 top 3-year-old rankings below.

AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR MAY 3, 2022

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