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A total of 367 of the world’s top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds became eligible to compete in the 2026 Triple Crown series during the early nomination phase, which closed Monday, Jan. 26.
 
This year’s early nominees span the globe and include several...

Nominations are open for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to become eligible for the 2026 Triple Crown with an early $600 payment that is due Monday (Jan. 26) at www.thetriplecrown.com.
 
The 2026 Triple Crown series begins Saturday, May 2 with the 152nd...

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. has quickly made a mark on the Kentucky horse racing circuit since shifting his tack from New York. The 33-year-old native of Puerto Rico has secured his first Churchill Downs leading rider title with 44 wins through 25 days of the...

Bettors have a lucrative $451,889 carryover in the Derby City 6 to chase Sunday at Churchill Downs for the 12-race closing day program.
 
There is a mandatory payout in Sunday’s 20-cent Derby City 6, which covers Races 7-12 starting at approximately...

The Machado family celebrated a new milestone Friday at Churchill Downs when 19-year-old Dylan Machado, the younger brother of Kentucky-based rider Luan Machado, secured his first North American victory aboard Good Money in Race 9.
Machado, a former standout...

Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen will be well represented on Saturday’s Stars of Tomorrow II program at Churchill Downs and could move into a tie with the late D. Wayne Lukas for the most wins in the $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (Grade II) where...

It’s been nearly a decade since Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Gun Runner delivered a front-running victory in the 2016 Clark presented by Norton Healthcare (Grade I) to cap his 3-year-old season and ignite his eventual Horse of the Year campaign. Now, Winchell...

A $350,000 bonus will be awarded to breeders of record for horses competing on Stars of Tomorrow II Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 29, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky HBPA.
 
Breeders will compete...

One Magic Philly will make her second attempt at a graded stakes victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki Stakes presented by Resolute Racing (Grade III) at Churchill Downs, a race her connections have been pointing toward for quite some time, according...

Brian Hernandez Jr. returned to the winner’s circle Wednesday at Churchill Downs for the first time since a riding accident seven weeks ago when he guided Sir Greylind to victory in the eighth race as he continues his steady comeback from injury.
Hernandez...