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Meet the 2026 Kentucky Derby Horses: The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full 20-horse field at Churchill Downs, with Renegade the 4-1 morning-line favorite, as contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, The Puma, and others compete in the first leg of the Triple Crown following recent scratches and strong prep-race performances. Read story here. (CBS News)

Dave Portnoy’s Horse Enters Kentucky Oaks: Dave Portnoy’s filly Lovely Grey was added late to the Kentucky Oaks field after a scratch, entering as a 30-1 long shot despite surging early betting interest tied to the Barstool Sports founder, though she brings limited dirt experience and modest career results. Read story here. (NY Post)

American Rodeo Vegas Final Push to Arlington: West Coast rodeo athletes battle through the final qualifier in Las Vegas for a shot at The American Rodeo Championship in Arlington, where top competitors across all disciplines compete for advancement, major prize money, and a share of the $2 million bonus against the sport’s elite. Read story here. (Cowboy Channel)

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HISA CEO Lazarus Responds to Criticism: In a response letter, Lisa Lazarus defends the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority against criticism from the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, arguing its broad mandate supports initiatives like jockey mental health, horse recovery programs, and industry collaboration to strengthen safety, welfare, and integrity in Thoroughbred racing. Read story here. (BloodHorse)

Prediction Markets May Skip the Kentucky Derby: Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have avoided offering markets on the Kentucky Derby amid legal pressure from Churchill Downs and concerns over the Interstate Horseracing Act, highlighting fears their expansion could disrupt racing’s wagering-based financial system. Read story here. (ESPN)

Biomarkers Help Save More Equine Lives: Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine are using biomarkers to detect infection and inflammation earlier in horses—improving surgical outcomes and saving lives—while also helping enforce anti-doping rules in racing through advanced testing at specialized equine pharmacology and toxicology labs.. Read story here. (Penn Today)

Thunderbird Show Park 2026 Spring Festival | 📍 Thunderbird Arena, British Columbia, Canada | 📅 April 22–27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Jumping Victoria State Titles 2026 | 📍 Victoria, Australia | 📅 April 23–27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Southeastern Circuit Sportsmanship Cup | 📍 Aiken Polo Club, Aiken, SC, United States | 📅 April 25 – May 10, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Southwestern Circuit Masters Cup | 📍 Pecan Acres Polo Club LLC, Simonton, TX, United States | 📅 April 25 – May 9, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

MVM Horses Stallion Show 2026 | 📍 De Steeg, Netherlands | 📅 April 27, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

PSCJ ANCCE Zaragoza - María de Huerva 2026 | 📍 Zaragoza, Spain | 📅 April 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Höven Opening - Springturnier | 📍 Höven, Germany | 📅 April 28–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Presentación del Cartel Oficial del Concurso de Saltos Internacional de Maeza 2026 | 📍 Maeza, Spain | 📅 April 28, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI5* Major League Show Jumping Finals - Monterrey | 📍 Monterrey, Mexico | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI2* Drammen Spring Tour | 📍 Drammen, Norway | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CVI 3* Lier | 📍 Lier, Belgium | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

DM i Springning for Seniorer og U25 - 2026 | 📍 Stutteri Ask, Denmark | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferde & Emotionen - Dressurturnier Reiterhof Pickl | 📍 Karlsfeld, Germany | 📅 April 29–May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Woodside Spring Classic 2 | 📍 Woodside, CA, USA | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Aiken Charity Horse Show I | 📍 Aiken, SC, USA | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Thailand Championships - Leg 3 | 📍 Chonburi, Thailand | 📅 April 29–May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurturnier Reitanlage Löckenhoff | 📍 Mettmann, Germany | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Deurne | 📍 Deurne, Netherlands | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Sydney CDI 2026 | 📍 Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Sydney, Australia | 📅 April 29–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pioneer Days Rodeo Legacy Steer Roping | 📍 Clovis, NM, USA | 📅 April 29, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Isaac Murphy Marathon S | 📍 Churchill Downs, USA | 📅 April 29, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Juvenile S | 📍 Churchill Downs, USA | 📅 April 29, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Mamzelle S (G3T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, USA | 📅 April 30, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Opening Verse S | 📍 Churchill Downs, USA | 📅 April 30, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

St. Matthews | 📍 Churchill Downs, USA | 📅 April 30, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Natural State Breeders' S | 📍 Oaklawn Park, USA | 📅 April 30, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI4* Sagrantino Show Jumping 2026 - Week 2 | 📍 Montefalco, Italy | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Springturnier Oberneuland | 📍 Bremen, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI3*/CDI4* Alter | 📍 Coudelaria de Alter, Portugal | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

PHOENIX RIDERS SPRING TOUR - Week 2 | 📍 Băicoi, Prahova, Romania | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI3* Quintas Equestrian Center | Outdoor | 📍 Arouca, Portugal | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Preding - CSN-A* CSN-B - 2. AlpenSpan Tour 2026 | 📍 Preding, Austria | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDI Exloo | 📍 Exloo, Netherlands | 📅 April 30, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Ermelo | 📍 Ermelo, Netherlands | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Hagens Spring Show | 📍 Grevagården, Sweden | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Springfestival Erbenheim | 📍 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dressurtage Turbenthal | 📍 Turbenthal, Switzerland | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

TerraNova Dressage II | 📍 TerraNova Equestrian Center, USA | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Springturnier Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen | 📍 Leutkirch-Diepoldshofen, Germany | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

STX Cyclus 4: Wuustwezel | 📍 Wuustwezel, Belgium | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI 3* Sentower - STP Riders Series | 📍 Oudsbergen, Belgium | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The 12th Longines Hathab Tour 2025/2026 - Jumping & Future Riders | 📍 Doha, Qatar | 📅 April 30–May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

PPCLA PRCA Rodeo | 📍 Mineral Wells, TX, USA | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Helotes Festival Association Rodeo | 📍 Helotes, TX, USA | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pioneer Days Rodeo | 📍 Clovis, NM, USA | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

American Royal Rodeo | 📍 Kansas City, MO, USA | 📅 April 30–May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

WA State Show Jumping Championships 2026 | 📍 Western Australia, Australia | 📅 April 30–May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines EEF Series - Maimarkt Turnier Mannheim | 📍 Mannheim, Germany | 📅 May 1–5, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Spring Show | 📍 Växjöortens Fältrittklubb, Sweden | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag München / Hannover | 📍 München / Hannover, Germany | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CSI Bogusławice 2026 | 📍 Bogusławice, Poland | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Elite Dressage Pony Sales - Online Voorjaar Veiling | 📍 Online, Netherlands | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

National A3* Gorla Minore | 📍 Gorla Minore, Italy | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Champs of Tomorrow Münster-Handorf | 📍 Münster-Handorf, Germany | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Surge Equestrian League 2026 - Showjumping | 📍 Bengaluru, India | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bogenraith - British Showjumping 4 Day Show | 📍 Durris Banchory, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Chepstow Spring International CSI2* | 📍 Chepstow, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Cirencester Park National Horse Trials | 📍 Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pferdesporttage Uster Woche 1 | 📍 Uster, Switzerland | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pulai Lovaspark SE - CSN (Nemzeti és felkészítő verseny) | 📍 Balatonvilágos, Hungary | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kiskunhalas - CSN - Lovas Majális Kiskunhalas Város Nagydíjáért | 📍 Kiskunhalas, Hungary | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Präsentation der Nachwuchs-Verbandshengste | 📍 Elmshorn, Germany | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Marbacher Frühjahr 2026 | 📍 Online, Germany | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Guymon Pioneer Days Rodeo | 📍 Guymon, OK, USA | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Stonyford Rodeo | 📍 Stonyford, CA, USA | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Blue Rose PRCA Charity Rodeo | 📍 Springfield, NE, USA | 📅 May 1–2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo | 📍 Drayton Valley, AB, Canada | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

2026 IHSA National Championships | 📍 Tryon International Equestrian Center, North Carolina, USA | 📅 May 1–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Commonwealth Cup Trial (Pavilion S) (G3T) | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines Sagaro S (G3T) | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Paradise S | 📍 Ascot Racecourse, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Sheepshead Bay S (G3T) | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Alysheba S Presented by Sentient Jet (G2) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Edgewood S Presented by Forcht Bank (G2T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Eight Belles S (G2) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

La Troienne S (G1) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Modesty S (G3T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Unbridled Sidney Presented by Sysco (G2T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Cajun Miss | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Creole Lady | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Evangeline Downs Distaff | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

The Jockey Club S (G2T) | 📍 Newmarket, United Kingdom | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Bachelor S | 📍 Oaklawn Park, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Lake Hamilton S | 📍 Oaklawn Park, United States | 📅 May 1, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

BSPS Winter Championship Show 2026 | 📍 Arena UK, United Kingdom | 📅 May 2–4, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

CDN*** & Copa ANCCE - Liga Nacional de Doma Clásica CJ KIWOKO y GP - La Pinada 2026 | 📍 Alicante, Spain | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Winter Pony Finals at South View Equestrian Centre | 📍 Winsford, United Kingdom | 📅 May 2–3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Memoriał Marcina Klupsia 2026 | 📍 Jakubowice, Poland | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Elusive Quality S | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Fort Marcy S (G3T) | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

American Turf (G1T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Churchill Downs Presented by Ford (G1) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Derby City Distaff Presented by Ford (G1) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Knicks Go Overnight S | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Pat Day Mile Presented by SAP (G2) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Twin Spires Turf Sprint Presented by Accenture (G2T) | 📍 Churchill Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Evangeline Downs Classic | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

King Creole | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Ragin Cajun S | 📍 Evangeline Downs, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Al Swihart Memorial S | 📍 Fonner Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Fonner Park Special S | 📍 Fonner Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

English Channel S | 📍 Gulfstream Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Honey Ryder S | 📍 Gulfstream Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Commonwealth Cup (G1T) | 📍 Great Meadow, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Speedy Smithwick Memorial S | 📍 Great Meadow, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Virginia Gold Cup Timber | 📍 Great Meadow, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Keio Hai Spring Cup (G2T) | 📍 Japan Racing Association, Japan | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Unicorn S (G3) | 📍 Japan Racing Association, Japan | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Betfred 2000 Guineas S (G1T) | 📍 Newmarket, United Kingdom | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Palace House S (G3T) | 📍 Newmarket, United Kingdom | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Arkansas Breeders' Championship S | 📍 Oaklawn Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Lake Ouachita S | 📍 Oaklawn Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Charles Whittingham S (G2T) | 📍 Santa Anita Park, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Michael F. Rowland Memorial S | 📍 Thistledown, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Richard Hazelton Hasta La Vista Overnight H | 📍 Turf Paradise, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity | 📍 Turf Paradise, United States | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Whimsical S Presented by Crown Royal (G3) | 📍 Woodbine, Canada | 📅 May 2, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Beaugay S (G3T) | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

License Fee S | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Vagrancy S (G3) | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Westchester S (G3) | 📍 Belmont at Aqueduct, United States | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Tenno Sho Spring (G1T) | 📍 Japan Racing Association, Japan | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Betfred 1000 Guineas S (G1T) | 📍 Newmarket, United Kingdom | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Dahlia S (G2T) | 📍 Newmarket, United Kingdom | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Santa Barbara S | 📍 Santa Anita Park, United States | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Thorncliffe S | 📍 Woodbine, Canada | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Renntag Köln | 📍 Köln, Germany | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Český skokový pohár Brno | 📍 Brno, Czechia | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

Riverdale Rodeo | 📍 Riverdale, CA, USA | 📅 May 3, 2026 | 🎥 Event details

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