While the Kentucky Derby is the ultimate test of a thoroughbred's speed, agility, and stamina, the qualifying races set the stage for the main event. Every year, the qualifying races are filled with twists and turns, unexpected upsets, and nail-biting finishes that leave fans on the edge of their seats. Forty-eight races are held across the United States, Europe, and Japan. These races offer valuable points to the top finishers, and the horses with the highest point totals at the end of the series are guaranteed a … [Read more...]