The 2026 John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park offers valuable Kentucky Derby qualifying points and a competitive 13-horse field on the Tapeta surface.

These lightly raced colts aren’t proven stakes winners yet — but their debut performances suggest real upside as the Kentucky Derby trail begins to take shape.

We break down the top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders, analyzing form, speed figures, running styles, and pedigree to identify who truly belongs on the road to Churchill Downs.

Learn how to master Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta bets like a pro. Discover strategies to find value, exploit vulnerable favorites, and manage your bankroll for maximum returns.

Undefeated and improving, Golden Tempo steps into his toughest assignment yet in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.

Learn when to use Win, Place, and Show bets in horse racing. Discover how to spot value in odds, exploit vulnerable favorites, and make smarter wagers to protect your bankroll while maximizing returns.

The greatest athletic achievement of all time might not involve a ball or a medal. In 1973, a racehorse named Secretariat delivered a level of dominance that sports have yet to replicate.