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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.

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.

Triple Crown, 2026 Kentucky Derby, NTRA 3-year-old power rankings, The Puma, Potente

Wins Propel The Puma, Potente into Triple Crown Power Rankings

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs, ABR, America's Best Racing, Triple Crown, horse racing

2026 Virginia Derby at a Glance

It takes a quality 3-year-old to be a contender for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. It can also takes some astute planning to earn a spot in the field. For the connections of 10 3-year-olds, a spot in the run for the roses will be on the line this weekend at Colonial Downs.

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