Kentucky Derby Context: Danon Bourbon
Unbeaten from three starts in Japan, Danon Bourbon possesses the tractability to make his own trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Scully: Kentucky Derby Day Spot Plays
I’ll offer my thoughts on the Kentucky Derby and provide some spot plays on the undercard. There are formidable favorites on the 14-race program, and I’ll search for value.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Golden Tempo
If he can keep improving in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Golden Tempo will look to make a serious impact from off the pace.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Great White
A frontrunning winner of the John Battaglia Memorial two starts back, Great White will try to rebound from a fifth in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland if he makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) field.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Ocelli
Winless from six starts, Ocelli will try to keep improving following an encouraging third in the Wood Memorial (G2).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Litmus Test
A juvenile Grade 2 winner, Litmus Test will look to receive a better trip and turn his form around at expected long odds in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Stark Contrast
A multiple turf stakes winner and runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), Stark Contrast secured a spot in the Kentucky Derby field, finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on Turfway Park’s synthetic track.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report
The 2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report analyzes the numbers earned by contestants in a projected 20-horse field at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Intrepido
A Grade 1-winning juvenile, Intrepido opened his three-year-old season with a close second in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) and will look to outrun projected long odds in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Albus
An improving three-year-old, Albus will look to keep stepping up in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Chip Honcho
Runner-up in the Risen Star (G2), Chip Honcho projects to show early speed if he makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) field.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Ottinho
Runner-up in the Blue Grass (G1), Ottinho will seek to keep progressing by offering a strong late run in the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Commandment
A winner of four consecutive races, Commandment established himself as a major Kentucky Derby (G1) contender by narrowly winning the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2) over quality competition.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Further Ado
A romping winner of the Blue Grass (G1), Further Ado will take some beating if he carries his form forward in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Renegade
A smashing four-length winner of the Arkansas Derby (G1), probable favorite Renegade rates as the horse to beat in the Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby Context: So Happy
So Happy’s numbers stack up well against his main rivals, and he’ll aim to position himself for a serious challenge as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: The Puma
Since making his career debut in mid-January, The Puma has improved in every start, and the stalker will look to offer a serious challenge in the final furlongs of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Iron Honor
An early/presser, Iron Honor will look to rebound with a better showing in the Kentucky Derby (G1), and his tactical ability offers appeal in a field packed with off-the-pace runners.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Six Speed
Runner-up in the UAE Derby (G2), Six Speed promises to bring early speed to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Wonder Dean
Based in Japan, Wonder Dean will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a convincing win in the UAE Derby (G2).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Chief Wallabee
After commendable showings in the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2), Chief Wallabee will look to break through in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Emerging Market
Unbeaten from two outings, Emerging Market will try to buck a long-standing trend by winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) in his third start.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Fulleffort
Fulleffort will look to make a serious impact in the Kentucky Derby (G1) if he takes to the main track at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Right to Party
Right to Party will bring a late kick to the Kentucky Derby (G1) following his closing second in the Wood Memorial (G2).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Incredibolt
After showing an affinity for Churchill Downs last year, Virginia Derby romper Incredibolt will return for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Pavlovian
Pavlovian will face a class check in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he can make his own trip with tactical speed and enters on an upward trajectory.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Potente
Potente will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a frontrunning second in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), an experience that may sharpen him up for a good showing at Churchill Downs.
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