Golden Tempo Wins Belmont, DeVaux Makes History
#BelmontStakes #HorseRacingGolden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes, capturing the Triple Crown’s third leg after the Kentucky Derby. Jockey Jose Ortiz led the charge, holding off Commandment. Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the second woman to win the race in four years. read more
Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park
#PreaknessStakes #HorseRacingNapoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, holding off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the race. It was trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez’s first Triple Crown victory. read more
Napoleon Solo Holds Off Iron Honor to Win Preakness
#PreaknessStakes #HorseRacingNapoleon Solo triumphed in the Preakness Stakes, defeating Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths. Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the race, held at Laurel Park due to Pimlico’s renovations. Attendance was capped at 4,800. read more
Preakness Stakes Moves to Laurel Park Amid Triple Crown Debate
#Preakness2026 #HorseRacingThe 151st Preakness moves to Laurel Park during Pimlico renovations. Without Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, a wide-open 14-horse field features Taj Mahal and Iron Honor as favorites. Key storylines include the Triple Crown schedule debate. read more
152nd Kentucky Derby Set for May 2, 2026
#KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingThe 152nd Kentucky Derby runs May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs with 19 horses and a $5 million purse. Renegade is the 4-1 favorite. Post time is 6:57 p.m. ET on NBC. read more
Kentucky Derby field cut to 19 after The Puma scratched
#KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingThe Puma was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a swollen leg from a skin infection, reducing the field to 19 horses. The father-son training duo, seeking their second Derby win, expressed disappointment. Renegade remains the favorite. read more
Always a Runner Wins Kentucky Oaks After Pneumonia Battle
#KentuckyOaks #HorseRacingAlways a Runner overcame severe pneumonia as a 2-year-old to win the 152nd Kentucky Oaks under jockey Jose Ortiz, marking the first running under lights at Churchill Downs. She remains undefeated in three starts. read more
Kentucky Derby 2026: History, Betting Angles and Key Storylines
#KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingThe 152nd Kentucky Derby offers feel-good stories and betting angles. Cherie DeVaux seeks to be first female trainer to win. Mike Smith, 59, aims for oldest jockey win. Favorite Renegade faces tough No. 1 post. Further Ado is a top pick. read more
Renegade Favorite Despite Tough Inside Rail Draw
#KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingRenegade is the 4-1 Kentucky Derby favorite but drew the No. 1 post, which hasn't produced a winner since 1986. Commandment and Further Ado are co-second choices at 6-1. The race is May 2. read more
#PreaknessStakes #Horseracing
Jaime Torres atop Seize the Grey wins the Preakness Stakes, foiling Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. Trained by D. Wayne Lukas, the colt crosses the finish line in front of Mystik Dan, owned by the MyRacehorse group. read more