NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls

NTRA Communications —- Locally based Taj Mahal, currently no. 18 in the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll, is trained by Brittany Russell and will be ridden by her husband Sheldon Russell in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (G1) at Laurel Park. The undefeated Nyquist colt is three for...
Posted On 13 May 2026
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NYRA announces 2026 stakes schedule for Belmont Park fall meet

By Pat McKenna —- NYRA announces 2026 stakes schedule for Belmont Park fall meet ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the stakes schedule for the 2026 fall meet at the re-imagined Belmont Park, which will open for live racing on...
Posted On 08 May 2026
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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – May 4, 2026

NTRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Golden Tempo and jockey Jose Ortiz win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by a neck after trailing the field of 18 early. The son of Curlin is co-owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stables and is trained by Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the...
Posted On 06 May 2026
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Correll’s Corner: They’re off

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview TRINITY, Fla. – I’ll run through the whole field for the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2 and give out which ones I think are playable and which ones can be tossed. I’ll go in post-position order with morning-line odds....
Posted On 30 Apr 2026
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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls Released

NTRA Communications —- Renegade, shown winning the Arkansas Derby (G1) last out, is the 4-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Owned by Repole Stable and Robert & Lawana Low, the Into Mischief colt is trained by Todd Pletcher...
Posted On 29 Apr 2026
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Oaklawn: $200,000 Dig a Diamond Stakes Recap

$200,000 Dig a Diamond Stakes Recap Compiled by Robert Yates | Photo Credit: Coady Media Chris Ho, Vice President of Marketing QUEEN’S MARTINI – Dig A Diamond Stakes – 4th Running Saturday, April 25, 2026 Oaklawn Stakes Race Recap – $200,000 Dig a Diamond...
Posted On 26 Apr 2026
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2026 Hall of Fame Class Announced

From: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame —- We are honored to announce the newest inductees into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame! Eleven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. In the Contemporary Category,...
Posted On 24 Apr 2026
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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls Released

NTRA Communications —- White Abarrio and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr pass reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty in the stretch to win the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for owners C2 Racing Stable, Gary Barber and La Milagrosa Stable. The 7-year-old horse is trained by Saffie Joseph Jr...
Posted On 22 Apr 2026
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$1,250,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) – $200,000 Bathhouse Row Stakes – $200,000 Valley of the Vapors Stakes Recap

$1,250,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) – $200,000 Bathhouse Row Stakes – $200,000 Valley of the Vapors Stakes Recap Compiled by Robert Yates | Photo Credit: Coady Media Chris Ho, Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 420 Larger Race Photos Saturday,...
Posted On 19 Apr 2026
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$1,250,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) & $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) Recap

Compiled by Robert Yates | Photo Credit: Coady Media —- Claret Beret $1,250,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) & $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) Recap $1,250,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) It was a happy homecoming for Miller Racing’s Claret Beret, who scored a...
Posted On 13 Apr 2026
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