Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pavlovian

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After launching a tenacious late charge to win the Sunland Park Derby by a nose, Pavlovian has emerged as a candidate for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Fair Grounds winners impress

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On the same day Paladin prevailed in the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds, a pair of up-and-coming three-year-olds scored impressive maiden wins over the New Orleans oval.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Al Haram

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Al Haram, an unbeaten colt based in Saudi Arabia, brought his record to 4-for-4 with a late-charging triumph in the Saudi Derby (G3).
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 15]

Sat Feb 14 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
2026 Saudi Cup Day: Top 10 storylines

Sat Feb 14 2026Kellie Reilly

The world’s richest race features the world’s top-rated dirt horse, as global dirt supremo Forever Young is on a quest to become the first two-time winner of the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1).
All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds

Fri Feb 13 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our All-Access Trackside Coverage of the 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds.
Tournament Talk: Recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners

Fri Feb 13 2026TwinSpires Staff

It's time for our horse racing tournament talk. It was a great weekend to be a TwinSpires tournament
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: 50-point races begin

Thu Feb 12 2026Sara Dacus

The Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds is the first of the 50-point prep races and was the penultimate race for 2025 Oaks winner Good Cheer and owners Godolphin. This year, Godolphin enters morning-line favorite Bella Ballerina, who was victorious in the Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs and is unbeaten in two career starts.
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Sunland Park Derby

Wed Feb 11 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2026 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Tipsheet: 2026 Risen Star Stakes

Wed Feb 11 2026John Mucciolo

A strong field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Fair Grounds main oval in Saturday’s $500,000 Risen Star (G2).
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Risen Star Stakes

Tue Feb 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2026 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Emerging Market runs fast at Tampa

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Is Emerging Market an emerging 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender? He certainly looked like one when battling to victory in a Saturday maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Renegade

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Renegade has shown talent and stamina on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis S. and placing second in the 1 1/8-mile Remsen (G2).