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SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Longines Kentucky Oaks Contenders

America’s Best Racing has put together a slideshow of the 3-year-old fillies expected to compete in the Longines Kentucky Oaks April 30 at Churchill Downs.

America's Best Horses for April 19

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 19, 2021

Beginner’s Guide to the Triple Crown

The Triple Crown is one of the most celebrated achievements in sports. If you’re new to horse racing, you probably know that the Triple Crown exists, but you might not know its significance or some of the details about the historic series. You’re in luck: We’ve got a handy guide with everything you need to know.

What is the Triple Crown?

The Triple Crown is a series of three Thoroughbred races each spring, at different tracks and distances over the course of five weeks.

SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2021 Kentucky Derby Contenders

America’s Best Racing has put together a slideshow of the 3-year-olds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1 at Churchill Downs.

2021 Kentucky Derby Post Positions by the Numbers

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is rightfully known as the most exciting two minutes in sports; once the Churchill Downs starting gate springs open anything can (and often does) happen. For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds competing it is one of the most important moments of their lives, racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start.

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