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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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BHA Unveiling New Camera Technology at Its Racecourses

on 03/09/2026 3:14 PM
Photo-finishes at the Cheltenham Festival this week will be clearer than ever before after the British Horseracing Authority announced an upgrade to the camera equipment at all racecourses.
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"Virginia Thoroughbred Week" on HRRN Starts March 9

on 03/09/2026 2:12 PM
"Virginia Thoroughbred Week" concludes March 14 with a Virginia Derby day edition of HRRN's popular Saturday morning Equine Forum show, which airs weekly from 8-11:00 a.m. ET.
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'Virginia Thoroughbred Week' on HRRN Starts March 9

on 03/09/2026 1:10 PM
"Virginia Thoroughbred Week" concludes March 14 with a Virginia Derby day edition of HRRN's popular Saturday morning Equine Forum show, which airs weekly from 8-11:00 a.m. ET.
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Laurel Cancels March 14 Card Due to Lack of Entries

on 03/09/2026 12:09 PM
Laurel Park has canceled the race card scheduled for Saturday, March 14, due to insufficient entries.
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Laurel Cancels March 14 Card Due to Lack of Entries

on 03/09/2026 12:09 PM
Laurel Park has canceled the race card scheduled for Saturday, March 14, due to insufficient entries.
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Turfway Offers $350,000 in Breeder Bonuses March 27

on 03/09/2026 11:07 AM
A $350,000 bonus will be awarded to breeders of record for horses competing March 27 at Turfway Park, in conjunction with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.
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Forced Entry Takes Santa Ysabel for Baffert, Hernandez

on 03/08/2026 10:20 PM
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Juan Hernandez put the cap on a phenomenal weekend at Santa Anita Park March 8 as Forced Entry successfully graduated out of the maiden ranks with a win in the $101,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3).
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Forced Entry Takes Santa Ysabel for Baffert, Hernandez

on 03/08/2026 10:20 PM
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Juan Hernandez put the cap on a phenomenal weekend at Santa Anita Park March 8 as Forced Entry successfully graduated out of the maiden ranks with a win in the $101,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3).
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