by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, features top contenders like Renegade (4-1 favorite), Commandment (7-1), and Chief Wallabee (13-1). Chief Wallabee started strong with early wins but has shown declining form recently, raising concerns about...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Riding
This year’s Tooraweenah Endurance Ride weekend is expanding with the addition of a 120km event and the introduction of international-standard FEI-level rides, marking the first time such events have been held at Tooraweenah. Partnering with Canobolas Endurance Riders,...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Law News
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has formally opposed the facilitation of horse racing betting, including on major events like the Kentucky Derby, by federally regulated prediction markets without explicit consent. In a letter to the Commodity...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Horse Breeding
Four-year-old Kentucky-bred Grande secured a gate-to-wire victory in the $175,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park, marking the first graded stakes win for Larry and Karen Doyle’s KatieRich Farms breeding program. Trained by Todd Pletcher and purchased for...
by HorseMinute.com | Apr 7, 2026 | Dressage
The FEI World Cup Finals for dressage and Jumping are taking place this week in Fort Worth, Texas, showcasing the world’s top riders in these prestigious international competitions. Notable participants include British dressage finalist Becky Moody and Swiss...
