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Best 1 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is America’s most prestigious horse race attracting elite thoroughbred horses aged three. Held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky since 1875, it represents a Grade I event and a significant milestone in the racing season. The race primarily draws spectators, betto...

2 Tokyo Yushun

The Tokyo Yushun, or Japanese Derby, is Japan’s premier thoroughbred horse race. This Grade I event for three-year-old horses on turf at Tokyo Racecourse has been held since 1932. It represents a significant test of young racehorses and is particularly important for those aiming to compete in intern...

3 Santa Anita Derby

The Santa Anita Derby is a prestigious Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, held annually at Santa Anita Park in California since 1935.

4 UAE Derby
UAE Derby

The UAE Derby is a thoroughbred horse race held annually in Dubai on World Cup night. Notable for its high purse, it serves as a major international qualifier for the Kentucky Derby.

5 Belmont Derby Invitational

The Belmont Derby Invitational is a Grade I turf race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held at Belmont Park in New York, inaugurated in 2014.

6 Arkansas Derby

The Arkansas Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held annually at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, since 1936.

7 Saratoga Derby Invitational

The Saratoga Derby Invitational is a Grade I turf race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held at Saratoga Race Course in New York since 2019.

8 Pennsylvania Derby

The Pennsylvania Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds held annually at Parx Casino and Racing in Bensalem since 1979.

9 Korean Derby

The Korean Derby is an annual thoroughbred horse race held at Seoul Race Park in South Korea. Notable as a premier domestic flat race, it is restricted to three-year-olds.

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