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After a year when many of the traditions accompanying North America’s most prestigious race were upended due to a global pandemic, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is back on schedule for 2021 to the delight of horse racing fans of all persuasions.

BloodHorse associate editor Byron King presents his final Derby Dozen presented by Spendthrift Farm with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.

NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the 147th Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday and of the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday.

One of the favorites for this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is Runhappy Santa Anita Derby winner Rock Your World. He was an impressive 4 ¼-length gate-to-wire winner, extending his career mark to a perfect 3-for-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 2021 top 3-year-old rankings below.

AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR APRIL 26, 2021

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