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2021 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Features 84 Races in 10 Countries

The Breeders' Cup released its 2021 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series schedule consisting of 84 automatic qualifying stakes races for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. This year’s series, which includes a record nine “Win and You’re In” races for the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division, will take place in 10 countries.

The complete 2021 schedule is available here.

SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Longines Kentucky Oaks Contenders

America’s Best Racing has put together a slideshow of the 3-year-old fillies expected to compete in the Longines Kentucky Oaks April 30 at Churchill Downs.

America's Best Horses for April 19

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 2021 top 3-year-old rankings below.

AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR APRIL 19, 2021

Donna Barton Brothers: Excellence on Horseback and on Camera

Donna Barton Brothers did not set out to follow the path blazed by her mother, Patti, by becoming a jockey. And yet she rode from 1987-98 and ranked as the second-leading money earner of all time among women when she retired.

Barton Brothers did not set out to be an on-horseback reporter who covers major races for NBC Sports. And yet she has admirably filled that role since 2000, conducting insightful interviews that are widely applauded.

None of this happened by chance, of course. Whatever she undertakes, she prepares for success.

Beginner’s Guide to the Triple Crown

The Triple Crown is one of the most celebrated achievements in sports. If you’re new to horse racing, you probably know that the Triple Crown exists, but you might not know its significance or some of the details about the historic series. You’re in luck: We’ve got a handy guide with everything you need to know.

What is the Triple Crown?

The Triple Crown is a series of three Thoroughbred races each spring, at different tracks and distances over the course of five weeks.

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