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2023 United Arab Emirates Derby at a Glance

The Dubai route to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve has not been a fruitful one in its history. From 18 starters, the best Kentucky Derby finish from a runner coming out of the United Arab Emirates Derby was a fifth by Master of Hounds in 2011.

Triple Crown Turning Point: How Sharpening Focus Worked Wonders for Whirlaway

Belair Stud had dominated the sport of horse racing in the 1930s, the distinctive white with red spots a fixture in the winner’s circles of the Triple Crown races in multiple years. By the 1940s, though, the tide was turning toward a different set of silks, the immortal Devil red and blue of Calumet Farm.

2023 Sunland Park Derby at a Glance

The Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve makes a stop in New Mexico Sunday for the $600,000 Grade 3 Sunland Park Derby, a qualifying race that awards 50 points to the victor and essentially guarantees a spot in the starting gate May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Byron King's Derby Dozen for March 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.

2023 Louisiana Derby Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The winter-spring meet at Fair Grounds wraps up this coming weekend with the track’s signature race, the $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby set for Saturday, March 25.

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