In this Kentucky Oaks 2026 video, I share my updated Fabulous 5 Oaks contenders (2-10-26).
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Kentucky Oaks 2026 Report (2-10-26)
Three Kentucky Oaks 2026 prep races were on the docket last week and Zany kept her perfect record intact with a victory in the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 7. A total of 17 Oaks points races have been run so far, and in this report, I will recap the Martha Washington, Suncoast, and Las Virgenes, update the points standings, and share my top five Oaks fillies.
I cover all of the Kentucky Oaks points races on my Runaway Horse YouTube channel, and through the first 17 points races, my top choices have 9 wins, 3 runner-up finishes, and 4 show finishes. There are two Oaks Points races this week, the Rachel Alexandra at Fair Grounds on Feb. 14, and the Sunland Park Oaks on Feb. 15.
Atropa, a close third as the beaten favorite in the Silverbulletday at Fair Grounds on Jan. 17, has not worked since that race. “We’re going to regroup with her,” trainer Cherie DeVaux said. “She needs some time. She will go to Florida and get a work-up done.”
Last year’s Spinaway (G1) and Alcibiades (G1) winner Tommy Jo was supposed to begin her 3-year-old campaign in the Forward Gal (G3) on Jan. 31 but had a setback and will be given some time off. They hope to bring her back to the races later this year.
Kentucky Oaks 2026 Points Race Recaps
Martha Washington at Oaklawn (2-6-26): Knickleandime (19-1) set the pace from the inside post and Maximum Offer (18-1) chased from second. Search Party ($10.20) stalked the pace along the rail, waited for running room, and moved out and fought hard in the stretch to prevail by a neck over 27-1 longshot Newtown Pike. Knickleandime held the show by a neck over Maximum Offer, and Hit Parade (5th), Spitfire (6th), Grace Is Free (7th), and beaten favorite Counting Stars (8th) also ran. Cristian Torres guided home the winner for Mark Casse. She received a BSF of 81 for her win on Friday. Fractions: 23.10, 47.83, 1:13.31, 1:39.10, 1:45.56.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Video Report (2-9-26)
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share my updated Exceptional 11 Derby contenders (2-9-26).
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Kentucky Derby 2026 Report (2-9-26)
It was a busy week on the road to Kentucky Derby 2026 with four points races and Renegade picked up his first career win in the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 7, and that was the fastest of the four preps. In this report, I will recap the Southwest, Withers, Sam F. Davis, and Robert Lewis Stakes, update the points standings, and share my exceptional eleven Derby contenders.
I cover all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel, and through 19 points races, my top choices have 7 wins, 3 runner-up finishes, and 2 show finishes. There are two Derby points races this week, the Risen Star at Fair Grounds on Feb. 14, and the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park on Feb. 15.
Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens on Friday, Feb. 13 (12PM ET) and closes on Sunday, Feb. 15 (6PM ET).
Kentucky Derby 2026 Points Race Recaps
Grade 3 Southwest at Oaklawn (8.5f): Morning line favorite Litmus Test and Bricklin both scratched and that left a dozen runners. Romping debut sprint winner D’code was the post time favorite and he made the lead but could not handle the two turn trip and faded. Soldier N Diplomat stalked wide from an outer post, led, and briefly looked like a winner, but Silent Tactic ($26) was closing from the back of the pack and he ran past them all to win by 3 1/4 lengths. Soldier N Diplomat edged Buetane for the place by a head and it was another nose back to Rancho Santa Fe in fourth. Circle Tap (5th), Liberty National (6th), Sleepingonfreedom (7th), D’code (8th), Spirit of Royal (9th), Strategic Risk (10th), Baytown Dreamer (11th), and Reclamation (eased, walked off) completed the order of finish. Cristian Torres rode the winner for Mark Casse (88 BSF). Fractions: 23.52, 47.52, 1:12.81, 1:38.73, 1:44.85.
Santa Anita Park Handicapping Report (Feb 6-8)
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two front running winners on dirt (6.5f, 8f). On the turf course, a 7-2 front runner graduated in the 6f opener, a last-to-first closer scored in a 5-horse field as the second betting choice at one mile, a 5-1 closer tallied from the inside post on the downhill course, a 9-1 closer won at 6.5f, and a stalking favorite captured the flat mile finale (rail at 30 feet).
Riding doubles for Armando Ayuso (sprints), Tyler Baze, Mirco Demuro (turf), and Emisael Jaramillo (dirt). Trainer Jeff Mullins saddled two main track sprint winners.
The $2 Pick 6 carryover pool was $337.410 and tickets with six winners paid $3,871.60. The 5 out of 6 consolation prize was $61.00.
Feb. 6 Claims: Race 4 – Resemblance ($16k, Andy Mathis). Race 9 – Precision ($25k, Hector Palma), Prince Dolce ($25k, Steve Knapp).
Santa Anita Full Card Highlights for Friday (2-6-26)
SA 2 Uncle Chilly/Thirty Two Chunk Exacta ($6.80), Trifecta ($9.80)
SA 3 RAMAYANA ($4.60), Trifecta ($12.20)
Double (races 2-3, $11.60)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $35.60)
SA 4 Resemblance/Leyas Candy Exacta ($23.40)
Double (races 3-4, $21.20)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $48.20)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $148.60)
SA 8 Runamileinmyshoes/Our Moonlight Exacta ($9.20), Trifecta ($19.60)
SA 9 PRINCE DOLCE ($4.60), Exacta ($30.20)
$5 Late Double (races 8-9, $33.00)
Bonus Races:
AQU 4 BE YOU ($7.16), Exacta ($13.62), Trifecta ($29.00)
*Full card highlights based on $2 wagers unless otherwise noted.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Las Virgenes Stakes 2026 Video Picks (2-8-26)
Las Virgenes Stakes video analysis at Santa Anita Park (2-8-26). This is a Kentucky Oaks 2026 points race. Road to Kentucky Oaks 2026 video record (16 8-3-4).
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Saturday, February 7, 2026
Robert Lewis Stakes 2026 Video Picks (2-7-26)
Grade 3 Robert Lewis Stakes video analysis at Santa Anita Park (2-7-26). This is a Kentucky Derby 2026 points race. Road to Kentucky Derby 2026 video record (17 6-3-2).
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