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Breeders' Cup Distaff 2026: Nitrogen Leads the Mares to Keeneland
Champion Nitrogen cruised through her final prep at Belmont Park, and champion Super Corredora came back with a win in the Zenyatta. Here's what the Distaff is, how Breeders' Cup qualifying really works and which fillies and mares already hold a spot.
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Breeders' Cup Sprint 2026: Listenupshance and the Race to Keeneland
A $10,000 yearling who won his first race in a $20,000 claimer just won the Santa Anita Sprint Championship after grabbing the lead in the first 100 yards. Here's how six-furlong racing works and what to watch when the sprinters meet at Keeneland.
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Breeders' Cup Turf 2026: Atitlan and the Storm-Delayed Turf Classic
A five-year-old coming off an 11-month break just won Santa Anita's big turf prep, and a nor'easter pushed Belmont's 1½-mile Grade 1 to a Thursday. Here's who matters, how horses qualify and what to watch until the gates open at Keeneland on Oct. 31.
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The Everest 2026: Jimmysstar, the Slot System and the A$20M Sprint
Jimmysstar's last-to-first Manikato win put him back in the Everest conversation. Here's how the world's richest turf race picks its field, and why a Group 1 winner can still be left out.
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What Is the Canadian Triple Crown? King's Plate, Prince of Wales and Breeders' Stakes
Longshot Fire and Wine led all the way in the 2026 Breeders' Stakes, and nobody swept the series again. Here's how Canada's three classics work and why a sweep hasn't happened since 2003.
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What Is Jaripeo? Mexico's Ranch Rodeo at Mexicali's 50th Fiestas del Sol
Mexicali's fair turns 50 with vaqueros, horses and live norteña music in the arena. Here's what you're watching, how it differs from charrería, and how to take the kids.
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