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Big-Race Showdown: Action Heats Up in Hot Springs for Rebel, Honeybee Stakes

For the seventh year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.”

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Betting a 30-1 Longshot in the Rebel Stakes

The $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Saturday at Oaklawn Park attracted 11 horses vying to earn qualifying points for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Gambling

Angel of Empire Ascends in Latest Poll of Kentucky Derby Hopefuls

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Week 4 of the 2023 NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the (NTRA) covers racing performances through Feb. 20, 2023.

The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system. First place votes are in parentheses.

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 22

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen Presented by Spendthrift, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6.

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 24-26

The upcoming weekend in horse racing expands the map for North American racing fans. In addition to an important Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep set for Saturday, Feb.

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