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Super Corredora, Explora Face Off in Las Virgenes
on 02/04/2026 4:50 PM
Super Corredora, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2025, faces Explora in the Las Virgenes Stakes. The two top sophomore fillies ran 1-2, respectively, in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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Speed King Headlines Oaklawn's Fifth Season Stakes
on 02/04/2026 4:50 PM
With the Southwest Stakes (G3) set for Feb. 6, it's only fitting that the winner of last year's edition also returns this weekend at Oaklawn Park. Speed King is set to make his 4-year-old debut in the Feb. 5 Fifth Season Stakes.
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Nitrogen Kicks Off 4-Year-Old Season in Bayakoa
on 02/04/2026 3:44 PM
Slated as the 4-5 morning line favorite, Nitrogen faces six in the Bayakoa Stakes to begin her 4-year-old campaign.
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Nitrogen Kicks Off 4-Year-Old Season in Bayakoa
on 02/04/2026 3:44 PM
Slated as the 4-5 morning line favorite, Nitrogen faces six in the Bayakoa Stakes to begin her 4-year-old campaign.
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Turfway Park Cancels Feb. 4 Card
on 02/04/2026 1:39 PM
The cancellation comes one day after the track had announced it's Feb. 4-5 cards would begin at 1 p.m. EST, rather than the normal 5:55 p.m. start time.
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Derby Week Opening Day Moved to Afternoon, Sunday Added
on 02/04/2026 1:39 PM
The first day of racing at Churchill Downs in advance of the Kentucky Derby April 25 will be moved to the afternoon after being held at night since 2011. Additionally, a Sunday card will be added to Derby Week April 26.
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Well-Prepared Intrepido the Choice in Robert B. Lewis
on 02/04/2026 10:35 AM
Mike Curry, of America's Best Racing, sees Intrepido as the pick for the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park while Robusta could pull the upset.
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Reid Has Stakes-Winning Mailata in Line for Withers
on 02/04/2026 10:35 AM
In late December, trainer Butch Reid had a tough decision to make. Should he run his promising now 3-year-old Mailata in the Jerome Stakes on Jan. 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Dec. 30 Future Stars Stakes at his home base of Parx Racing?
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Radio, TV Coverage Schedule of Busy Derby Prep Weekend
on 02/04/2026 10:35 AM
Schedule for racing on radio, television, streaming, as compiled by America's Best Racing.
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Intrepido Again Faces Baffert Barrage in Lewis
on 02/04/2026 10:35 AM
Intrepido, trained by Jeff Mullins, defeated Desert Gate and Plutarch in the 2025 American Pharoah Stakes and is scheduled to meet them again in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
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Stakes Double Earns Gutierrez Jockey of the Week
on 02/04/2026 9:33 AM
Mario Gutierrez won the Kitten's Joy Stakes and the Sweetest Chant Stakes at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31 aboard Brian Lynch trainees, Thousandsticks and Sister Troienne, earning him Jockey of the Week honors for Jan. 26-Feb. 1.
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Nearly Carries Century-Long Legacy of La Troienne
on 02/03/2026 8:06 PM
Porter on Pedigrees
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$2.4 Million Purchase Potente a Standout Maiden Winner
on 02/03/2026 7:03 PM
Maiden Watch: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1
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Committee Approves Keeneland, Churchill KTDF Funds
on 02/03/2026 5:01 PM
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund Committee approves Keeneland's request for $6 million to $6.25 million in Kentucky-breds funds.
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Sniffen Named MTHA Backstretch Worker of the Year
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
Charles Sniffen, who got his training license in 1968 and for the past 20 years has been assistant trainer for Ferris Allen, has been selected as the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Backstretch Worker of the Year for 2025.
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$2.4 Million Purchase Potente Leads Maiden Watch
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
Potente, a $2.4 million yearling purchase, breaks his maiden on debut Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
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Longtime Penn National Announcer Bogar Retires
on 02/03/2026 4:59 PM
John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago.
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Florida Decoupling Bill Passes Second House Committee
on 02/03/2026 3:57 PM
As expected, House Bill 881—which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida—passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted it to proceed.
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Further Ado Claims Top Spot in Derby Dozen
on 02/03/2026 3:57 PM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase
on 02/03/2026 2:54 PM
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11.
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