2 The journey to Churchill Downs officially intensifies this weekend as we turn our attention to the historic Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The 2026 Risen Star Stakes stands as a monumental Grade 2 fixture, offering the first major haul of Kentucky Derby qualifying points. Ma

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 As the countdown to the 151st Run for the Roses dips below the 90-day mark, the horse racing world is bracing for an unusually packed weekend. Due to last week’s brutal winter weather forcing a schedule shuffle, fans and bettors will be treated to four major Kentucky Derby prep races o

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