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Talk to Me Jimmy Answers the Call in Withers Runaway

Recent times have been difficult for trainer Rudy Rodriguez, but there was a much different feeling Feb. 6 as he watched the stretch run of the $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct.

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2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes at a Glance

Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve action heats up on Florida’s other coast on Saturday as the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs kicks off the first of two qualifying stakes at the Gulf Coast track.

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 5

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.

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Re-Enter Sandman: Fan Favorite Primed for His 2026 Debut on Saturday

He’s baaaaaack! One of the most popular racehorses in training is set to make is 4-year-old debut Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.

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Nearly, Sister Troienne Surge on Equibase Leaderboard in Respective 3-Year-Old Divisions

The Saturday, Jan. 31 card at Gulfstream Park featured five stakes, highlighted by key prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

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