Preakness Stakes 2026 Video Update (5-9-26)

In this horse racing video, I share the latest 2026 Preakness Stakes news (5-9-26). 

The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

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Peter Pan Stakes Day Picks at Aqueduct (5-9-26)

I’m taking a look at the four stakes races on Peter Pan Stakes Day at Aqueduct, including the Grade 3 Peter Pan Stakes, which serves as a key prep race for the Belmont Stakes. The past performance data referenced throughout this analysis is provided by Complete Digest from Today’s Racing Digest.

Grade 3 John A. Nerud Stakes Analysis

The sixth race is the Grade 3 John A. Nerud Stakes at six furlongs on the main track. The favorite appears to be One Nine Hundred, and that runner could absolutely prove difficult to catch if left alone on the front end. He likes Aqueduct, prefers this six-furlong trip, and projects as the controlling speed.

Still, I’m siding with Full Moon Madness as my top choice. This runner has already proven effective at Aqueduct and at this exact distance. Last time out in a Grade 3 at Aqueduct on February 28, he narrowly missed by a nose while earning a strong 138 Final Time Rating and a 140 Pace Rating.

What I like most is the projected trip. Full Moon Madness does not need the lead. He can sit just off the pace, track comfortably, and make his move turning for home. Reylu Gutierrez gave him a smart tactical ride last time, and if the pace gets even mildly contested, this horse could wear down the favorite late.

My Betting Takeaway

Full Moon Madness offers the right combination of tactical speed, local form, and pace setup to upset the likely favorite.

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Santa Anita Park Pick 6 Carryover Analysis (5-8-26)

The Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita Park for Friday, May 8 sits at $42,057, and the sequence covers races three through eight. After digging through the card and reviewing the projections from Today’s Racing Digest, this looks like a sequence where a few logical runners could control the outcome. That means I’m approaching this ticket with discipline and keeping the budget manageable while still trying to capitalize on the carryover opportunity.

The past performance data and proprietary ratings referenced throughout this analysis are available in the Complete Digest from Today’s Racing Digest.

Race 3 — $10,000 Claiming N3L — 5 1/2 Furlongs

This seven-horse field opens the Pick 6, and the projections point clearly toward one runner. Looking at the Today’s Racing Digest projected figures, Headstrong Ways controls nearly every key category.

Horse	Fire Number	CPR	Fast Fig	Final Time Rating
Headstrong Ways	78	102	112	113
Neezer Dalton	77	101	—	110

Headstrong Ways looks like the controlling speed from the rail and should get a favorable trip. The January 2 victory against claiming company on dirt stands out, especially the 113 Final Time Rating earned that day. If this horse reproduces that race, the rest of this field may be running for second.

My Betting Takeaway

I’m comfortable singling Headstrong Ways to begin the sequence. The projected pace setup and superior ratings make this the most reliable single on the ticket.

Race 4 — $32,000 Claiming — 1 Mile Turf

The turf rails are set at 30 feet, which generally favors horses that are forwardly placed or sitting within striking range. Deep closers often struggle under these conditions, so trip dynamics become critical.

Three runners appear intent on showing speed:

• Bear’s Board
• Motet
• Eighties

That projected pace battle could set things up for a stalker, which is why Anywaythewindblows makes plenty of sense. Still, I don’t want to leave Bear’s Board off the ticket.

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Preakness Stakes 2026 Video Update (5-6-26)

In this horse racing video, I share the latest 2026 Preakness Stakes news (5-6-26). 

The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

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Preakness Stakes 2026 Video Update (5-5-26)

In this horse racing video, I share the latest 2026 Preakness Stakes news (5-5-26). 

The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

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Preakness Stakes 2026 Video Update (5-3-26)

In this horse racing video, I share the latest 2026 Preakness Stakes news (5-3-26). 

The 151st Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 

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Kentucky Derby 2026 Video Recap

In this horse racing video, I recap the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby 2026 Final Order of Finish: 1st - Golden Tempo, 2nd - Renegade, 3rd - Ocelli, 4th - Chief Wallabee, 5th - Danon Bourbon, 6th - Incredibolt, 7th -Commandment, 8th - Wonder Dean, 9th - So Happy, 10th - Emerging Market, 11th - Further Ado., 12th - Potente, 13th - Six Speed, 14th - Robusta, 15th - Albus, 16th - Intrepido, 17th - Litmus Test, 18th - Pavlovian

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