American, Japanese Runners to Battle in Saudi Derby See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating The Saudi Derby (G3) is a new addition to the Churchill Downs competitions seeking to lure foreigners to the Kentucky Derby (G1) but also has attracted some American 3-year-olds looking for an optional route to Louisville, Ky. Read more
American and Japanese Runners Set for Saudi Derby See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating The Saudi Derby (G3) is a new addition to the Churchill Downs competitions seeking to lure foreigners to the Kentucky Derby (G1) but also has attracted some American 3-year-olds looking for an optional route to Louisville, Ky. Read more
Hit Show to Launch New Season in Mineshaft Stakes See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating After finishing as the leading earner of any North American-trained horse in 2025 when earnings in the Middle East are included, Hit Show will chart a familiar path when he opens his 6-year-old season Feb. 11. Read more
Americans Hold Strong Hand in Riyadh Dirt Sprint See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating While the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) and the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) at King Abdulaziz Racetrack feature American-trained runners or owned interests, other races on the Saudi Cup undercard also include notable U.S. representatives. Read more
Baffert Horses Face Another Late-Race Test in Saudi Cup See Article / Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Bob Baffert's horses have found heartbreak in the final 100 meters of the Saudi Cup (G1) and will have to overcome that late-race challenge again Feb. 14 against a rival who has mastered that task. Read more