by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, once one of the nation’s top riders, is set to return to racing after nearly a decade-long absence. At 63, he will ride three horses on March 30 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, where he has been preparing for his comeback....
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 28, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 2026 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn in Hot Springs is drawing thousands of visitors and locals for a major racing event from March 26-28, featuring 14 races on Saturday alone. Highlights include the Temperance Hill Stakes, American Pharaoh, and Oaklawn Miles Stakes....
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 27, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
FanDuel TV, a major broadcaster of North American horse racing formerly known as TVG, is significantly scaling back its television coverage this year and plans to cease all TV broadcasts by 2027. This decision, driven by a strategic review deeming the investments in a...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 27, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The 152nd Florida Derby, a pivotal Kentucky Derby prep race awarding points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale, will take place on Saturday, March 28 at Gulfstream Park in Florida. Coverage begins at 6:00 PM ET on Peacock. The Florida Derby has historically been a strong...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 26, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
Daily Racing Form expert Mary Rampellini provides her handicapping insights for the March 27 racing card at Oaklawn Park, highlighting her top selections for each race. Her best bet is Phenomenal Dream in the sixth race, who showed strong closing ability last out and...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 26, 2026 | Horse Racing Industry
The Jones family—Chris and his sons Luke and Cole—have revolutionized race coverage at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, by using drones to provide dynamic aerial footage for every race during the meet, not just major events. Combining their backgrounds in...
