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Cogburn Dominates, Grand Sonata Surprises in Breeders’ Cup Preps at Kentucky Downs

Cogburn, North America's top grass sprinter, avenged a 2023 defeat over the unique Kentucky Downs turf course in what was his only loss ever on grass by dominating the $1,797,200 Grade 2 Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes on Sept. 7.

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Road to 2025 Kentucky Derby Championship Series Begins Sept. 14 with Several Changes

The $500,000 Virginia Derby held at 1 1/8 miles on dirt March 15 during a special four-day spring meet at Colonial Downs has been added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, the series of select races that will determine the preference list for the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3, 2025.

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2024 Mint Millions Stakes at a Glance

Another rich payday at Kentucky Downs awaits on Saturday as a big field of 11 will square off in the $2 million Mint Millions Stakes. The mile contest on turf attracted a field of 11 including last year’s winner, creating another intriguing betting affair that could result in some large payoffs.

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2024 Del Mar Futurity at a Glance

The 77th renewal of the Del Mar Futurity anchors the closing-day card at the 2024 Del Mar summer meet. The seven-furlong race for 2-year-olds has often served as a West Coast coming-out party for budding star racehorses and has been won in recent years by talented runners that went on to glory in U.S.

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: ‘Too Close to Call’ in Unforgettable Dead Heat

In its 40 years, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has produced many stretch duels that have become part of racing’s lore, from the very first Classic in 1984 to Tiznow’s back-to-back Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, and on through Blame’s defeat of Zenyatta in the 2010 Classic and

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