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NFR 2026: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Dates, Events and the Race to Qualify for Vegas
Ten nights, seven events, eight event titles: the Las Vegas finals run Dec. 3–12, the regular season has closed, and the barrel racing field is set, pending audit.
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Western & Rodeo
Rodeo Saltillo 2026: Dates, Expo Coahuila Venue, Program and Tickets
Coahuila's rodeo grows to four days and opens a new venue. Here is the visitor guide, plus a plain-language explainer of rodeo disciplines versus charrería and jaripeo.
4 min read
Racing
Turnbull Stakes 2026: Sir Delius Defends at Flemington and What It Means for the Cups
Sir Delius defends the Group 1 at Flemington on Saturday. Here is the field, why the race matters and how the Spring Carnival ladder works.
5 min read
Racing
What Does 'Win and You're In' Mean? Breeders' Cup Challenge Races
Keeneland's Fall Stars Weekend and Belmont's Oct. 3 card are full of races whose winners earn a Breeders' Cup spot. Here's what that promise really means.
5 min read
Health & Alerts
Equine Influenza in Horses: Signs, Spread and Fall Vaccine Timing
A Wisconsin mare's confirmed case is a good reminder of how fast horse flu moves, and why the vaccine calendar matters before fall and winter shows.
6 min read
Racing
Melbourne Cup 2026: 71 First Acceptors, Half Yours and How the Field Is Cut
The VRC's first acceptances trimmed 101 nominations to 71, with the defending champion still in. Here is how the last 24 get chosen.
4 min read
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