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Hall of Fame Trainer Lukas Reflects on Honor of Kentucky Derby Museum Award

Four-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as the first-ever winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kentucky Derby Museum, spoke with BloodHorse news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.

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Five Questions to be Answered in the 2024 Rebel Stakes

The Hot Springs, Ark. path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Saturday with the 1 1/16-mile Rebel Stakes, a $1.25 million race and the third of four qualifying races at Oaklawn Park for 3-year-olds targeting the 2024 run for the roses.

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 22

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4.

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2024 Saudi Cup Could Be Breeders' Cup Classic Replay

The trainers of the top two finishers from the 2023 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic see a repeat of that finish brewing for the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 24 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.

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2024 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Feb. 21

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago.

In this fourth edition of this blog for the 2024 run for the roses, the focus is on the key Derby prep races from the last two weeks of racing as well as a promising 3-year-old generating some buzz.

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