Preakness latest: Frankie Dettori set to ride Imagination for Bob Baffert
Frankie Dettori will ride leading fancy Imagination for legendary trainer Bob Baffert in the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the US Triple Crown at Pimlico on May 18.
‘This is the story of the Derby, the original Derby …’ – tracing the influence of the world’s premier Classic, 244 years old and counting
Steve Dennis begins a new series ahead of this year’s 245th edition of the Derby at Epsom on Saturday June 1
World rankings: find out how surprise victories for Mystik Dan and Notable Speech affected the global charts
Latest news on Thoroughbred Racing Commentary’s Global Rankings after a sequence of unexpected results – plus a couple of major flops – on a big Classic weekend on both sides of the Atlantic
How I scraped the paint to win the Kentucky Derby on Mystik Dan – jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. in his own words
Brian Hernandez recounts how he landed a thrilling Kentucky Derby victory to complete a historic double after his Oaks win on Thorpedo Anna
Kenny McPeek: The sport needs to make it possible for fans young and old to watch
Following Kenny McPeek’s amazing Kentucky Oaks-Derby double, here is our recent questionnaire with the trainer, who sent out his 2,000th career winner in February
Overseas stars targeting Royal Ascot glory with G1 entries from Australia, France, Japan and the US
Leading Australian sprinter Chain Of Lightning, French heavyweights Big Rock and Facteur Cheval, US challenger Crimson Advocate and Japanese contender North Bridge headline contenders from seven countries for the G1 contests and early-closing G2 races at Royal Ascot.
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 05 May 2024
| Horses | Romantic Warrior IRE |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | James McDonald |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Charlie Appleby |
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Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
