Hat Creek Racing’s Kentucky-bred Percy’s Bar cruised to a 2 ¼-length victory to win the 89th running of the $750,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) at Keeneland on April 3. Trained by Ben Colebrook, Percy’s Bar completed the 1 1/16 miles on a track listed as good in 1:45.72. The victory in the first Grade 1 race… Read more
April 6, 2026
Kentucky-bred Renegade used an explosive late charge to post a facile victory in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park. Stamping himself as a leading Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, Renegade rolled home by four emphatic lengths under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Trained by Todd Pletcher, Renegade is a son of Into Mischief owned… Read more
March 30, 2026
Wathnan Racing’s Kentucky-bred Commandment solidified his role as one of the early favorites for this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1) with a determined win in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park. The Brad Cox-trained son of Into Mischief, Commandment prevailed by just a nose over The Puma in the 1 1/8-mile test, earning… Read more
March 30, 2026
Kentucky-bred Dark Saffron outsprinted Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) champion Bentornato to successfully defend his crown in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on the Dubai World Cup card. Dark Saffron broke sharply and contested the early pace set by Tuz. Having hit the front at the 500-metre mark, Dark Saffron finished strongly, holding Bentornato… Read more
March 30, 2026
Kentucky-bred Magnitude seized control early in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan and never looked back. The son of Not This Time showed the way throughout and proved uncatchable, defeating the reigning Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young (JPN) by a length. “We knew we had a very good horse, but… Read more
March 29, 2026
Kentucky-bred Renegade is the 3-2 favorite and Silent Tactic is the 5-2 second choice in the $1.5 million Arkansas Debry (G1) on March 28 at Oaklawn Park. The Arkansas Derby will award 200 total points to its top five finishers (100-50-25-15-10, respectively) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. Renegade is trained by Hall… Read more
March 23, 2026
Kentucky-breds Chief Wallabee and Commandment headline the field for the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) on Saturday, March 28, at Gulfstream Park. The 75th running of the 1 1/8-mile fixture offers 200 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 2. The top five finishers receive points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis. A Kentucky homebred… Read more
March 23, 2026
Kentucky-bred British Isles surged late and drew off in the stretch to win the $300,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) on Saturday, March 7. Trained by Richard Baltas, British Isles won by 4 ½ lengths. It was the second Big ‘Cap win for Baltas. He won the race in 2021 with Idol. “I feel great,” Richard… Read more
March 9, 2026
Recent Dubai World Cup (G1) winners and Kentucky-breds Laurel River (2024) and Hit Show (2025) are among a world-class list of nominees for the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) on March 28. Owned by Wathnan Racing and trained by Brad Cox, Hit Show made his seasonal debut a winning one at Fair Grounds on… Read more
February 23, 2026
After a career year in 2025 that included his first Grade 1 win and more than $1 million in purse earnings, Amerman Racing’s Kentucky homebred Test Score got 2026 off to a fabulous start by winning the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Test Score and two-time South African Group… Read more
January 26, 2026