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Kentucky Derby 2026: Top 10 Contenders – Week of Feb. 11

Paladin claimed the top position in this week's Daily Racing Form Kentucky Derby rankings, with handicapper David Aragona lowering the Chad Brown trainee to 10-1 favoritism following last weekend's prep race results.

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DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / February 13

Storm Rolling for Icon Racing: Two Starters, Two Winners- and the Momentum is Building

Kokomotion: ‘Unleashed’ on Debut. The daughter of Quality Road took to the turf in the ninth race on Saturday. Coming around the far turn in the three-path, she found another gear, taking the win by 6 ¼ lengths.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / February 10

Horse racing's HOF overhauls voting process

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has reduced its voting group from 172 to 154 members and is also making changes to its nominating and election process.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / February 10

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury dies at 92

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, known as "King of the Claimers," died Tuesday. He was 92.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / February 10

Mark Casse Named OBS Chairman of the Board

Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has been named the sixth chairman of the board in the history of Ocala Breeders' Sales, succeeding Francis Vanlangendonck, who steps down after 35 years on the OBS board.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / February 9

BH Monday: Casse Recaps Big Weekend at Oaklawn Park

On the Feb. 9 episode of BloodHorse Monday: Mark Casse recaps a successful weekend at Oaklawn Park highlighted by victories from Silent Tactic, Search Party, and Nitrogen.

Mark Casse News / BloodHorse.com / February 8

Casse Pointing Silent Tactic Toward Rebel Stakes

Silent Tactic will be pointed to the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) March 1 at Oaklawn Park following his victory in the Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 6, Mark Casse, the colt's dual Hall of Fame trainer, said Feb.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / February 7

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / February 7

Icon Racing Brings Ownership, Community & First Timers to Festival Preview Day 46 at Tampa Bay Downs

Some weekends at the track feel bigger than the entries on the page. Icon Racing arrives with two first-time starters and a full clubhouse of partners and guests with more than 50 people travelling from across the country - from Washington to Las Vegas - for a weekend that blends community with competition.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / February 6

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, February 7, 2026

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / February 5

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, February 6, 2026

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / January 30

Forever Young, Baffert Duo in Expected Saudi Cup Field

Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Forever Young defends his 2025 Saudi Cup (G1) title against Bob Baffert duo in expected fields announced Jan. 30 for the big weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / January 28

Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday January 29th, 2026

Here is a free daily playbook – something hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action. DRF Past Performances (PPs) can be accessed at DRF.com .

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / January 24

Nafisa Gives Baffert Record Sixth La Canada Win

For a sixth time, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert scores in the $100,500 La Canada Stakes (G3) Jan. 24 at Santa Anita Park with 5-year-old Nafisa.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / January 24

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / ESPN / January 23

Sovereignty named top horse at Eclipse Awards

Sovereignty won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on Thursday night, as well as 3-year-old male honors, and Bill Mott, who guided the colt to victories in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, was named trainer of the year.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Bob Baffert’s Champion Colt Eyes Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Return

Bob Baffert, who’s used to having a bunch of top-notch horses ready for the Breeders’ Cup, is showing off his impressive lineup as the championship gets closer.

Bob Baffert News / EssentiallySports / October 6

Facing Defeat Bob Baffert Shares Honest Reaction to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Qualifier’s Loss

Bob Baffert has seen plenty of champions cross the finish line, but even he knows not every race goes as planned. On Saturday at Santa Anita, Baffert watched Desert Gate, his highly regarded 2-year-old colt, lead much of the American Pharoah Stakes only to be narrowly overtaken by Intrepido at the finish.

Horse Racing News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Locked Looks To Bounce Back In The 2025 Woodward Stakes

Two-time Grade 1 winner Locked will lead a field of seven to the post for the 71st running of the Woodward Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday afternoon.

Horse Racing News / Stadium Rant / August 29

Nysos Takes On Journalism; Fierceness In The 2025 Pacific Classic

The brilliant Nysos will take on Preakness Stakes winner Journalism and 2024 champion Fierceness. The showdown might be the race of the year, the 2025 Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.