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2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, time, horses, odds, format, purse
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
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It's almost Derby day! Storylines and betting angles to know for the 152nd running
The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Don't see the Kentucky Derby on prediction markets? There might be a reason
Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.
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I Am Maximus wins Grand National, makes history
Race favourite I Am Maximus made history in winning his second Grand National at Aintree on Saturday as he became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his title.
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I Am Maximus: Beginner's Guide to 2026 Grand National winner
Everything you need to know about I Am Maximus, including why Willie Mullins' Grand National winner set off as favourite.
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Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus emulates Red Rum with comeback victory at Aintree - as it happened
After weeks of build-up and last-minute form studying, I Am Maximus made Grand National history by emerging victorious from a dramatic race on Saturday.
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Maxed out! Punter wins £100k Grand National bet
One punter has enjoyed a big payday after placing a £100,000 wager on eventual Grand National winner I Am Maximus.
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2026 Grand National: Date, time, horses, odds, favourites, how to watch, more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Grand National at Aintree including dates, times, horses, jockeys, past winners, prize money and more.
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Smith, 60, rides So Happy to S. Anita Derby win
At age 60, Mike Smith will have a shot at becoming the oldest rider to win the Kentucky Derby after he rode So Happy to a convincing victory in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby.
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Battaglia, Churchill oddsmaker since '74, to retire
Mike Battaglia, who set the morning-line odds for every Kentucky Derby since 1974, is retiring ahead of next month's race and will be replaced by Nick Tammaro.
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Commandment wins Florida Derby in photo finish
Commandment is headed to the Kentucky Derby next after edging The Puma in a photo finish to win Saturday's Florida Derby.
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Magnitude wins $12 million Dubai Gold Cup
Magnitude beat race favorite Forever Young to win the Dubai Gold Cup.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Gaelic Warrior storms to Gold Cup triumph for Paul Townend, Willie Mullins - as it happened
After three days of drama-filled action at National Hunt racing's annual Cheltenham extravaganza, Gaelic Warrior has won the Gold Cup but the action continues.
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Cheltenham Festival in pictures: Punters and celebrities revel in racing drama on Gold Cup Day
Photographers and celebrities are out in force at Cheltenham, capturing the drama and glory of National Hunt racing's flagship festival.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Home By The Lee wins Stayers' Hurdle, Heart Wood triumphs in Ryanair Chase - as it happened
The third day of the Cheltenham Festival features both the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle and the Ryanair Chase, and you can follow it live with ESPN.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 LIVE: Latest updates from Ladies Day
The second day of this year's Cheltenham Festival marks the return of Ladies Day and Willie Mullins lands the Queen Mother Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 LIVE: Latest updates from Champion Day
The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is well under way, with Madara winning the Sun Racing Plate after Lossiemouth triumphed in the feature race The Champion Hurdle.
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Horse racing's HOF overhauls voting process
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has reduced its voting group from 172 to 154 members and is also making changes to its nominating and election process.
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- Always a Runner wins the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
- Fulleffort latest scratch from Kentucky Derby
- Silent Tactic has foot injury, out of Kentucky Derby
- Derby favorite Renegade stuck with inside post
- Kona Gold, two trainers elected to racing HOF
- Baffert names newly acquired $10.5M colt Zedan
- Churchill Downs buys Preakness brand for $85M
