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Ka Ying Rising Leads World's Best Racehorse Rankings

on 03/12/2026 11:14 AM
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising sits as a clear No. 1 in the first Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings of 2026 with a rating of 128.
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Mythical Looks to Get Back to Winning Ways in Any Limit

on 03/11/2026 5:20 PM
Coming off a fifth-place finish in the Forward Gal Stakes (G3), Mythical looks to get back into the winner's circle in the March 14 Any Limit Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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Racing Success Runs Through Kantarmaci's Blood

on 03/11/2026 3:12 PM
When Ilkay Kantarmaci's younger brother, Mertkan, announced a hiatus from training in 2024, Ilkay took the reins of a 27-horse stable at Belmont Park, placing him in the leading role of a training career.
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Nitrogen Remains on Target for Apple Blossom

on 03/11/2026 3:12 PM
Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said Nitrogen will make her next start in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) April 11 after a third-place finish in the March 7 Azeri Stakes (G2).
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Win-Filled Birthday Gifts Hernandez Jockey of the Week

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Sometimes a birthday turns out extraordinarily memorable. Case in point, the 34th birthday of Juan Hernandez at Santa Anita Park March 7.
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Tejano Twist Aims for a Second Whitmore Stakes Win

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Veteran sprinter Tejano Twist has an opportunity to take another step toward the $2 million mark in career earnings when he faces an expected six other older runners in the $250,000 Whitmore Stakes (G3) March 14 at Oaklawn Park.
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Canterbury Park Names Sherwood Head Starter

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Canterbury Park announces that Jesse Sherwood has been named head starter for the 2026 race meet that begins May 23.
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La Cara, Quietside Retired Following Azeri Stakes

on 03/11/2026 1:08 PM
Dual grade 1 winner La Cara and multiple graded stakes winner Quietside have been retired from racing and will begin their next chapters as broodmares.
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Bottle of Rouge Tops Virginia Oaks for the Bafferts

on 03/11/2026 11:00 AM
Grade 1 winner Bottle of Rouge headlines a field of six in the March 14 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs.
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Santa Anita Reports Gains in Attendance, Handle

on 03/10/2026 5:15 PM
According to the track, strong gains in on-track attendance and on-track handle have continued at Santa Anita Park as the Southern California track heads into the final four weeks of its Classic Meet.
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Breeders' Cup Unveils 2026 Ticket Options at Keeneland

on 03/10/2026 5:15 PM
A variety of seating and hospitality options for the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships were unveiled March 10 on BreedersCup.com as Thoroughbred racing's iconic international festival returns Oct. 30-31 to Keeneland Race Course.
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Virginia Derby Offers Redemption for Incredibolt

on 03/10/2026 4:14 PM
The $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs March 14 offers several runners a chance at redemption on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, while others seek what could be their final opportunity to announce themselves as contenders.
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Trust Account Graduates at Gulfstream Park

on 03/10/2026 4:14 PM
Trust Account breaks her maiden at Gulfstream Park, while Blue Flame Six scores at Turfway Park.
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Weekend Winners Join NTRA Poll Leaderboards

on 03/10/2026 11:05 AM
Following March 7 victories that earned them 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Potente and The Puma have joined the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
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Weekend Winners Join NTRA Poll Leaderboards

on 03/10/2026 11:05 AM
Following March 7 victories that earned them 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby (G1), Potente and The Puma have joined the leaderboard in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top 3-Year-Old Poll.
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Paladin Made 5-1 Favorite in Derby Future Wager Pool 5

on 03/10/2026 11:01 AM
As the countdown to the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) and $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) continues, fans will have another opportunity to wager on their favorites in the Future Wager pools, which begin March 13 at noon ET.
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The Puma, Potente Join Derby Dozen; Paladin Leads

on 03/10/2026 10:00 AM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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The Puma, Potente Join Derby Dozen; Paladin Leads

on 03/10/2026 10:00 AM
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.
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BH Monday: Cosato Accomplishes Big Cap Dream

on 03/09/2026 6:24 PM
On the March 9 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Slam Dunk Racing's Nick Cosato talks about accomplishing his dream of winning the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) with British Isles. David Fawkes provides Reef Runner update as the horse remains in Dubai.
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Upcoming Radio, TV Coverage of Racing, and NHC

on 03/09/2026 4:16 PM
This week's radio, television, and streaming coverage of horse racing, as compiled by America's Best Racing.
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