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Last weekend, the final three major preps for the 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve were held, and most of the main contenders for the run for the roses will now make their way to Louisville and begin training.

The upcoming weekend marks the high point of prep season for the 2022 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, with three major races scheduled that each offer a total of 170 qualifying points to the top four finishers.

Elite racing and an abundance of excitement were on hand on April 2 at Oaklawn Park as fans flocked to the tracks to witness Kentucky Derby contenders in the Arkansas Derby. Enjoy this slideshow of a spectacular day in Hot Springs from the talented photographers at Eclipse Sportswire.

The first weekend of April is usually a big one in the world of North American horse racing and this year is no different, with three 170-point prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on the schedule for Saturday, April 2.

The eyes of the racing world were on Meydan for the 2022 Dubai World Cup day. Some of the world's top horse squared off for millions of dollars in purses in the United Arab Emirates. It was a big day for Japan-based horses, who won five races on the program. The team at Eclipse Sportswire was on hand to capture the great racing action.

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