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It’s still unclear who is winning the horse race, as there has been no public polling yet.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s Kentucky Derby Day, also known as the day everyone waits around for eight hours to watch a two-minute horse race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Last week the 20-year-old became the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK horse race.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Media outlets, including Barron’s, cited the shifting odds as the process began to resemble a horse race.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

At the mention of a horse race, the children began snorting and rearing up like three spirited ponies.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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