2016 West Virginia Derby video featuring Cupid and Suddenbreakingnews

The 2016 edition of the Grade 2 West Virginia Derby features two strong contenders with very different running styles.

Morning line favorite Cupid likes to get involved from the opening bell and figures to do just that from the inside post. He might get brave if able to sneak away early.

Likely second betting choice Suddenbreakingnews likes to sit at the back of the pack and make a big late run. He owns a powerful kick when on his game and is training well for this event.

Mo Tom and Economic Model were expected to take betting action but both horses have been scratched.

Road to Kentucky Derby 2016: Handicapping the Louisiana Derby (Video)

The Grade 2 Louisiana Derby at nine furlongs is the Kentucky Derby 2016 prep this week and it is worth a total of 170 Derby qualifying points (100-40-20-10). 

The Louisiana Derby attracted a well-matched field of 11 headed by G2 Risen Star winner Gun Runner, G3 LeComte hero Mo Tom, and G1 Champagne winner Greenpointcrusader. 

Kentucky Derby 2016 prep race: G2 Risen Star Stakes featuring Airoforce (VIDEO)

The road to Kentucky Derby 2016 continues with the Grade II Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course on Saturday, February 20.