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Kentucky Derby Analysis of Top Contenders From Kerry Thomas of THT Bloodstock

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is a unique challenge for 3-year-old Thoroughbred racehorses. Not only are talent, speed, and stamina tested as these racehorses navigate 1 ¼ miles for the first time, but the competitors must process far more information than ever before in a 20-horse field in front of 150,000 screaming fans. Winning the first jewel of the Triple Crown takes both elite athletic ability and a strong mind.

2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The $1.25 million Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race for 3-year-old fillies in the country.

America's Best Horses for May 3

Each week, members of the media around the country vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

The poll will run weekly through June 5. Find out the latest 2022 top 3-year-old rankings below.

AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR MAY 3, 2022

NBC’s Randy Moss Evaluates the 2022 Kentucky Derby Field

NBC Sports will again use multiple platforms to provide extensive coverage of the 148th Longines Kentucky Oaks and the 148th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

Previewing the 2022 Monmouth Park Season: What's New at the Shore's Greatest Stretch

For many racing fans, opening day at Monmouth Park, in Oceanport, NJ, marks the unofficial start of summer. Since 1946, “the Shore’s Greatest Stretch” has been a showcase for some of the best racing on the east coast.

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