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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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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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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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls Released

NTRA —- Further Ado and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr roll to an 11-length win in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1). Trained by Brad Cox and owned by Spendthrift Farm, the son of Gun Runner has accumulated 135 points on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, behind only Commandment (150...
Posted On 08 Apr 2026
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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Polls Released

NTRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Renegade and Irad Ortiz, Jr dominate the Arkansas Derby (G1) field at Oaklawn Park. The Todd Pletcher trainee races for breeders Robert and Lawana Low who co-own the son of Into Mischief with Repole Stable. Renee Torbit/Coady NTRA Top Thoroughbred...
Posted On 01 Apr 2026
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MAGNITUDE UPSETS FOREVER YOUNG, SHAKES UP CLASSIC PICTURE

By Claire Crosby —- MAGNITUDE UPSETS FOREVER YOUNG, SHAKES UP CLASSIC PICTURE If the results of one of racing’s premier international racing festivals, the March 28 Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse, are any indication, the sport is in for plenty of excitement...
Posted On 29 Mar 2026
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JULIEN LEPAROUX WINS 2026 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL AWARD

Santa Anita PressBox —- JULIEN LEPAROUX WINS 2026 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL AWARD THROUGH A NATIONWIDE VOTE OF HIS FELLOW PEERS ARCADIA, CA (March 23, 2026)—Julien Leparoux is the winner of the 2026 George Woolf Award via a nationwide vote of his fellow riders. The George Woolf...
Posted On 24 Mar 2026
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NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – March 16, 2026

NTRA Communications —- NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – March 16, 2026 Week 8 of the 2026 NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), covering racing performances through March 15. Voting is conducted by national media. The...
Posted On 18 Mar 2026
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Cox Confident Easterly, Autobahn Ready for Louisiana Derby Distance Test

By Kevin Kilroy —- Cox Confident Easterly, Autobahn Ready for Louisiana Derby Distance Test NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2026) – Trainer Brad Cox will send out a pair of last-out maiden winners in Saturday’s Grade 2 $1 million Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course &...
Posted On 17 Mar 2026
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