Friday is for the fillies! The 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders are all male so fortunately the females have their own Grade I championship race. May first is for the fillies in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs!
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April Agenda At Keeneland
Stakeout the Jeff Ruby Steaks
Racing Is On At Oaklawn
I am ever excited about The Road To The Kentucky Derby and this year is a little extra special for me. One of my pinhook partnership’s former horses is on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. He runs again this Saturday in one of the four Kentucky Derby preps of this week’s end. Racing is on at Oaklawn!
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Thoroughbred U is beyond blessed by loyal and new readers and the many experiences that the horses provide year round. That is why there is an annual edition to give back every year. Remember, the thoroughbreds, and all of their connections, always and especially on Giving Tuesday.
Share This:What’s Up With the Breeders’ Cup

Back to the Breeders’ Cup! The 2025 edition is set to go this week’s end. Del Mar Racetrack is packed with the best thoroughbreds. Fourteen Breeders’ Cup World Championship races are scheduled over the two day race meet. See what’s up with this Breeders’ Cup.
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And They’re Off
It is incredible! In an instant, the summer racing season has ceased and ushered in the Iroquois, initiating The Road To The Kentucky Derby. The first Kentucky Derby prep stakes is set for Saturday, September 13th. Pore over Pink Oak Stud and explore the Iroquois with Thoroughbred U.
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Bring it on! The battle of the best is up in the Belmont Stakes! Eight great thoroughbreds are set to compete in the last jewel of The Triple Crown. Who will win The Test Of The Champion?
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