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Horse Racing Follows NFL's Lead with Safety Runs First Campaign

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced April 23 its new Safety Runs First campaign, an initiative and corresponding website to promote the sport's collective commitment to safety, welfare, and integrity that they began working on in October.

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Move to America Pays Off for Irish Jockey Ben Curtis with First Kentucky Derby Mount

Ben Curtis couldn’t have imagined securing a mount in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve just six months after moving his tack to the United States, but the impossible took a step toward reality after Honor Marie finished second in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at

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2024 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

On May 4, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held for the 150th time at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the U.S.

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Byron King’s Derby Dozen for April 24

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his Derby Dozen with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 4.

2024 Kentucky Oaks, Churchill Downs, Fantasy Stakes winner Thorpedo Anna, Gazelle Stakes winner Where's My Ring, Ashland Stakes winner Leslie's Rose.

SLIDESHOW: Meet the Contenders for the 2024 Kentucky Oaks

The $1.5 million, Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race each spring for elite 3-year-old fillies and this yeaar celebrates its 150th anniversary on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

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