Bella Ballerina Leads 89 Early KY Oaks Nominations See Article / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Godolphin's undefeated Bella Ballerina leads a list of 89 3-year-old fillies nominated to the 152nd running of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1), May 1 at Churchill Downs. Read more
At a Glance: Gotham Stakes See Article / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating Favorite Iron Honor is a major contender in the Gotham Stakes, contested as a one-turn mile at Aqueduct. Balboa is a live longshot. The winner will receive 50 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby starting gate. Read more
Explora Looks to Get Back on Track in Honeybee See Article / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 0 6 Article rating: No rating Explora headlines a packed field of 10 3-year-old fillies in the $750,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) March 1 at Oaklawn Park, Road to the Kentucky Oaks race. Read more
Iron Honor Deserving Favorite in Gotham Stakes See Article / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Favorite Iron Honor is a major contender in the Gotham Stakes, contested as a one-turn mile at Aqueduct. Balboa is a live longshot. The winner will receive 50 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby starting gate. Read more
Half to Golden Pal Breaks Her Maiden at Santa Anita See Article / Tuesday, February 24, 2026 0 4 Article rating: No rating The day prior, Blacksmith, who was second in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) broke his maiden for trainer Bob Baffert and owner Wathnan Racing. Read more