In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share my Top 20 Derby contenders (4-13-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my Runaway Horse video channel, and through 37 points races, my top choices had 13 wins, 4 runner-up finishes, and 7 show finishes.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Points Race Recaps
Grade 3 Lexington at Keeneland (4-11-26): My top choice Corona de Oro set the pace from the inside post and The Hell We Did chased from second. Trendsetter ($66.68) stalked from midpack and went past the two aforementioned early runners to win by 2 1/4 lengths (85 BSF). The Hell We Did finished second and Corona de Oro was 4 lengths in front of I Did I Did (4th). Beaten favorite Confessional was 5th and Ezum (6th), Mister T (7th), Ramblin (8th), and Exhibition Only (9th) also ran. Kazushi Kimura rode the winner for Ben Colebrook and the winner picked up 20 Kentucky Derby points. He does not have enough points to run in the Derby and this was probably more of a Preakness prep. Fractions: 23.68, 47.92, 1:12.12, 1:37.71, 1:44.51.
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In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share the latest Derby news (4-10-26).
I cover all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (36 13-4-6).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
All of the Kentucky Oaks 2026 points races have been run and now we turn our attention to final workouts. In this report, I will take a look at the latest training sessions, update the points standings, and share my top five Oaks fillies.
I covered all of the Kentucky Oaks 2026 preps on my Runaway Horse YouTube channel, and after 31 points races, my top choices had 14 wins, 7 runner-up finishes, and 5 show finishes. My top choices showed a flat bet profit in this series.
Kentucky Oaks 2026 Points Race Results (Top Choice Winners Bolded)
Pocahontas (10-5-3-2-1) – Sep. 13 – Winner: Taken by the Wind ($14.10)
Alcibiades (10-5-3-2-1) – Oct. 3 – Winner: Tommy Jo ($2.88)
Frizette (10-5-3-2-1) – Oct. 4 – Winner: Iron Orchard ($6.90)
Oak Leaf (10-5-3-2-1) – Oct. 4 – Winner: Explora ($2.80)
Rags to Riches (10-5-3-2-1) – Oct. 26 – Winner: Life of Joy ($3.68)
BC Juvenile Fillies (30-15-9-6-3) – Oct. 31 – Winner: Super Corredora ($19.60)
Golden Rod (10-5-3-2-1) – Nov. 29 – Winner: Bella Ballerina ($10.28)
Demoiselle (10-5-3-2-1) – Dec. 6 – Winner: Zany ($3.50)
Starlet (10-5-3-2-1) – Dec. 6 – Winner: Consequent ($7.60)
Untapable (10-5-3-2-1) – Dec. 20 – Winner: Hit Parade ($6.60)
Busanda (20-10-6-4-2) – Jan. 3 – Winner: Dazzling Dame ($6.24)
Santa Ynez (10-5-3-2-1) – Jan. 10 – Winner: Explora ($2.10)
Silverbulletday (20-10-6-4-2) – Jan. 17 – Winner: Taken by the Wind ($10.80)
Forward Gal (20-10-6-4-2) – Jan. 31 – Winner: On Time Girl ($4.20)
Martha Washington (20-10-6-4-2) – Feb. 6 – Winner: Search Party ($10.20)
Suncoast (20-10-6-4-2) – Feb. 7 – Winner: Zany ($2.40)
Las Virgenes (20-10-6-4-2) – Feb. 8 – Winner: Meaning ($7.80)
Rachel Alexandra (50-25-15-10-5) – Feb. 14 – Bella Ballerina ($3.60)
Sunland Park Oaks (20-10-6-4-2) – Feb. 15 – Bottle of Rouge ($2.80)
Cincinnati Trophy (20-10-6-4-2) – Feb. 20 – Winner: Resplendence ($25.42)
UAE Oaks (50-25-15-10-5) – Feb. 21 – Winner: Labwah
Busher (50-25-15-10-5) – Feb. 28 – Winner: Paradise ($4.72)
Davona Dale (50-25-15-10-5) – Feb. 28 – Winner: She Be Smooth ($13.60)
Honeybee (50-25-15-10-5) – March 1 – Winner: Explora ($4.00)
Santa Ysabel (50-25-15-10-5) – March 8 – Winner: Forced Entry ($7.60)
Virginia Oaks (50-25-15-10-5) – March 14 – Winner: Bottle of Rouge ($3.60)
Bourbonette Oaks (50-25-15-10-5) – March 21 – Winner: Lorelei Lee ($23.98)
FG Oaks (100-50-25-15-10) – March 21 – Winner: Life of Joy ($9.40)
Fantasy (100-50-25-15-10) – March 27 – Winner: Counting Stars ($3.80)
GP Oaks (100-50-25-15-10) – March 28 – Winner: Prom Queen ($8.20)
Ashland (100-50-25-15-10) – April 3 – Winner: Percy’s Bar ($7.12)
Gazelle (100-50-25-15-10) – April 4 – Winner: Always a Runner ($11.38)
SA Oaks (100-50-25-15-10) – April 4 – Winner: Meaning ($3.80)
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In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share the latest Derby news (4-10-26).
I cover all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (36 13-4-6).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
Despite the points on offer, this race likely won’t produce a Derby qualifier. The current points landscape leaves even the top contenders short, making this feel more like a Preakness prep than a serious Derby gateway.
Using data from Today’s Racing Digest—specifically the Complete Digest, I’m breaking down the field, pace setup, and key figures to find betting value.
This race features a mix of lightly raced runners and developing prospects, with several showing early speed:
From 20 races at this distance on dirt:
This strongly favors horses sitting just off the pace—not deep closers.
In races like this with multiple pace players, I prioritize horses with positional speed—those who can sit just behind the leaders and strike turning for home.
Using the Complete Digest, I broke down the projected pace, key performance figures, and class levels to identify where the betting value lies.
This race lacks a true abundance of early speed, which makes positioning incredibly important:
The projected pace scenario is straightforward: Aussie Girl looks like the primary speed, but she’s unlikely to dominate wire-to-wire.
At this Keeneland distance:
That distribution favors tactical runners—horses who can sit just off the lead and strike turning for home.
Horses with positional speed and flexibility—especially those sitting 2nd–4th early—hold a measurable edge in Keeneland turf routes.
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