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2026 Kentucky Derby Field: Full Tier Rankings, Points Standings & Contender Analysis

This 2026 Kentucky Derby leaderboard reflects all results through the final major prep weekend of April 4, including the Blue Grass Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, Arkansas Derby, and Florida Derby. One qualifying race remains — the Lexington Stakes on April 11 — but the top of the field is essentially set. The 152nd …
Thoroughbred racehorses wearing a shadow roll during a race

How to Read a Horse Racing Condition Book: Entry Codes, Race Selection, and the Overnights

A horse racing condition book is a schedule of races published by a racetrack, showing eligibility requirements, purse amounts, distances, and surfaces. Trainers and owners use it to plan entries and match each horse to races with the right distance, conditions, and class level. After 30 years of reading condition books at Louisiana tracks, I’ve …

What to Do After You Claim a Racehorse: A 30-Day Management Guide

After claiming a racehorse, the new owner takes immediate possession and is responsible for all paperwork, veterinary care, and management decisions from that moment forward. What happens in the first 30 days — the vet check, feed transition, and training integration — sets the foundation for whether the claim becomes a sound investment or an …
A gray foal born black.

Foal Care Guide: What to Do in the First Year

Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of breeding and raising Thoroughbreds in Louisiana, including managing mares through foaling, raising foals from first breath to yearling, and handling the full spectrum of newborn health emergencies. I am not a veterinarian. Foal care decisions — particularly in the first 24 hours and around …

I’m Miles Henry, an avid equestrian with a lifelong dedication to horses. My journey with horses inspired me to create this website, aiming to share valuable insights and celebrate the connection between horses and their owners. Read more about my story.

About Horse Racing Sense

Horse Racing Sense is a website dedicated to horses. Wikipedia, Inside Edition, and multiple publications have referenced our site. In addition, Miles Henry has been a guest on podcasts, sharing his horse sense with others.

Our website, YouTube channel, and publications provide insightful information about various horse disciplines, including tips and tricks to keep horses healthy. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started in the world of horses, Horse Racing Sense is the perfect resource for you.