18/02/2026. BY TDN: Group 1 Winner, Bred in the People // KentucKy Derby: Paladin wins inj a thrilling fotofinish // Leaderboard: Derby and Oaks (USA) // The Jockey Club: Grand national weights (UK)…
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In TDN America:.
- The living legacy of top Gainesway stallion Tapit (Pulpit) is the focus of this week’s Breeding Digest.
- Reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty (Into Mischief) was back on the work tab Sunday and will point towards a late spring race.
- The Last Straw (Into Mischief), a son of MGISW Bast, tops this week’s list of the Five Fastest Maidens.
In TDN Europe:
- The Prix Paul de Moussac and the Bavarian Classic have both been upgraded to Group 2 level beginning in 2026 by the European Pattern Committee.
- Aga Khan stallion Zarak has been temporarily sidelined from covering duties due to an injury. He will require several weeks to recuperate and his condition will be reassessed at a later time.
- During the first session of the Arqana February Mixed Sale, Secret Sky (Camelot) and Elektrix (Gemix) at €80,000 each.
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| PALADIN WINS IN A THRILLING PHOTO FINISH |
| Held over 1 1/8 miles, the Risen Star is a pivotal Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 50-25-15-10-5 points to the top five finishers. In recent years, it’s produced two Kentucky Derby winners: Country House (2019) and Mandaloun (2021).
Paladin is well on his way to joining the club. Winner of the 1 1/8-mile Remsen (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby last fall, the son of 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner brought his racing record to a perfect 3-for-3 after a win in the Risen Star. |
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Saudi Derby | Al Haram Stays Unbeaten but Derby Day Hopes Remain Undecided
Saturday’s $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3) attracted promising three-year-olds from around the world, including the U.S. and Japan, but locally-based Al Haram beat them all to keep the trophy at home.
Al Haram collected 30 points on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby. However, The Irish-bred is not an early nominee to the Triple Crown, but he is expected to contest the March 28 UAE Derby (G2), the grand finale on the Euro/Mideast Road. |
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Sunland Derby | Pavlovian Wins a Thriller
The Sunland Derby (G3) was inaugurated in 2003 and is best known for producing Mine That Bird, who parlayed a fourth-place finish at Sunland into a 50-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby (G1). On Sunday, Pavlovian scored 20 points to crack top 10 on the leaderboard. |
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Bella Ballerina Keeps Perfect Record Alive
At Churchill Downs last fall, the daughter of 2007 Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense won the Golden Rod (G2) by half a length. Her margin of victory in the Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra was identical. Using her early speed to good effect, Bella Ballerina’s only competition couldn’t hang on with her down the final stretch.
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The countdown to the 178th running of The Randox Grand National is officially underway, with the unveiling of the Weights taking place at Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall today.
BHA Handicapper Martin Greenwood praised the depth and quality of this year’s field, highlighting a strong list of contenders set to line up for the world’s most famous steeplechase.
Jockeys, trainers and racing media gathered for the pivotal announcement, as the early shape of the 2026 Randox Grand National began to emerge. Among those featuring prominently are contenders including I Am Maximus, Banbridge and last year’s winner Nick Rockett, ensuring this year’s renewal promises another fiercely competitive contest.
Be there to witness history in the making — secure your place today.
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The stars of racing and beyond landed in Liverpool for the official reveal of The Weights for the 2026 Randox Grand National.
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Discover the 2026 Randox Grand National trophy. In collaboration with Boodles, this year’s prize celebrates Randox’s 10-year partnership with The Grand National.
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“The quality is still there for all to see” – Martin Greenwood on handicapping The Randox Grand National for the eighth time in 2026.
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Reality of winning at Aintree was “better than the dream” insists Patrick Mullins as Closutton have 10 guaranteed runners in 2026.
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Having two horses in the race would be “special”, says Josh Guerriero.
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Sara Bradstock “delighted” to see Mr Vango guaranteed a run in the world’s greatest steeplechase.
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