May 5 (UPI) -- An action-packed weekend of horse racing headed by the Kentucky Derby also features five of last year's Breeders' Cup champions and the winners of last year's Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
The roster of reigning Breeders' Cup champs includes Saturday's Kentucky Derby favorite, Forte, and one of the top picks in the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in England, Meditate.
Cody's Wish, Caravel and Goodnight Olive also return. The 2022 Derby winner, Rich Strike, and the Oaks winner, Secret Oath, are in action Friday at Churchill Downs.
In England, the 1,000 Guineas for 3-year-old fillies and 2,000 Guineas for 3-year-old colts are the first of the English Classics. Japan has the Grade 1 NHK Mile Cup, also for 3-year-olds. And see the "Around the world ..." section for an early Breeders' Cup qualifier from South America.
With graded stakes action overflowing the tote board, there's no better time to look for some handicapping help and no better place to find it than industry insider Jude Feld. His thoughts pulsate at popejude.com .