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Finding the 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes Winner Using History as a Guide

Saturday’s Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park is an important stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Eight horses have entered the 1 1/16-mile race, and at least half of them appear to have solid win credentials.

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Coal Battle, Rebel Stakes, Oaklawn Park, Kentucky Derby, Madaket Road, Sandman, Publisher, Tiztastic, prep, Lonnie Briley, trainer, Juan Vargas, jockey, Bob Baffert, Norman Stables, horse racing

Coal Battle Continues to Prove Himself With Valiant Rebel Stakes Win

Throughout the opening weeks on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Coal Battle has been recognized as a “feel-good” story of small-time connections aiming for an invite to the big dance at Churchill Downs.

California Burrito, John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Turfway Park, Baby Max, Thomas Drury, trainer, Irving Moncada, jockey, Kentucky Derby, points, prep, Haberman, Maximum Promise

California Burrito Wins John Battaglia Memorial Stakes, Joins Road to Kentucky Derby

Exciting stretch duels were the day’s theme Feb. 22.

Whimsical, Walter Miller, 1906 Preakness, Triple Crown, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

She Wore the (Black-Eyed) Susans: Six Fabulous Fillies Who Won the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes has long been a proving ground for the toughest and most talented 3-year-olds each year. Run two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, colts have traditionally dominated this middle jewel of the Triple Crown, but its 150-year history has seen a few fillies rise to the challenge and etch their names into history.

Meadow Stable's True Hero: Riva Ridge

You should not believe everything you see in a sports movie. In Hollywood, the truth often gets twisted to enhance a story line.

Contrary to what was depicted in the movie “Rudy,” Notre Dame coach Dan Devine was not against practice squad player Daniel Ruettiger appearing in a game. He was the one who came up with the idea.

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