This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not as strong as they previously were. In the second edition of this blog for the 2026 run for the roses, the focus is on what has changed since the previous edition on Jan. 21. HEATING UP
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2026 Rachel Alexandra Stakes at a Glance
Eight 3-year-old fillies were entered in the Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes and their connections are hoping history repeats itself as last year’s winner, Good Cheer, went on to capture the Longines Kentucky Oaks. The Rachel Alexandra Feb.
2026 Risen Star Stakes Cheat Sheet
Saturday’s $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds is an important race on the road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve as it is the first race in
2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Sam F. Davis Stakes Winner Renegade
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule of races that offers qualifying points for the 1 ¼-mile Derby May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.
