Kentucky Derby 2026 Picks: Chief Wallabee, Prom Queen for the Oaks

Kentucky Derby 2026 Picks: Chief Wallabee, Prom Queen for the Oaks

Kentucky Derby 2026 and Kentucky Oaks picks are in! Get handicapping analysis for Churchill Downs, featuring top contenders like Prom Queen and Chief Wallabee.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
2026 Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

2026 Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

The 2026 Kentucky Derby field is set. See the post position draw results, current odds, and what storylines emerged as handicappers prep for the Run for the Roses.

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Horstradamus4 min read
Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

Kentucky Derby 2026 is approaching! Get an early look at contenders, key storylines, and what to watch for the 152nd running at Churchill Downs.

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Horstradamus5 min read
Oaks and Derby 2025 / Free Selections

Oaks and Derby 2025 / Free Selections

Get ready for the 2025 Kentucky Oaks & Derby! Check out our free selections, plus an early look at the Churchill Downs weather forecast to help your handicapping.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Derby 150 - Memories to Last a Lifetime

Derby 150 - Memories to Last a Lifetime

Relive the excitement of Kentucky Derby 150 through personal stories and fan interactions. From lifelong friends attending Derby 100 to new encounters, experience the unforgettable moments.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Betting the Kentucky Derby Card

Betting the Kentucky Derby Card

Handicap the 150th Kentucky Derby card. This guide provides handicapping insights and picks for key races, including analysis of the G1 Derby City and G1 Churchill Downs Stakes.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Betting the Kentucky Oaks Card

Betting the Kentucky Oaks Card

Handicap the Kentucky Oaks card with our expert picks and betting strategies. We break down undercard races like the La Troienne and Alysheba.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Little Things That Matter

Little Things That Matter

Before making your Kentucky Derby picks, consider key factors. This post discusses horse recovery from races, work schedules, and stable rider assignments as crucial handicapping details.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Special Delivery

Special Delivery

Discover the enduring tradition of the Kentucky Derby Comment Sheet, a comprehensive handicapping data packet created by racing fan Jim McCullough since 1959.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
The Man Behind the Man

The Man Behind the Man

Meet Gabriel Lagunes, the veteran exercise rider behind Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike. Learn about his vital role in training and preparing the champion racehorse.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Who Really Lost ?

Who Really Lost ?

Bob Baffert's drug infractions raise the question: who truly suffers? This post argues that regular bettors, not the sport's billionaires or trainers, are the real losers.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
Three Reminders Before Betting the Derby

Three Reminders Before Betting the Derby

Get three essential reminders before betting the Kentucky Derby this year. Learn key handicapping tips to find value and avoid common pitfalls on Derby Day at Churchill Downs.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
What Say You ?

What Say You ?

The Jim Beam Stakes (Spiral Stakes) at Turfway Park produced classic winners. We revisit the controversial jockey change for Kingpost after his 1988 Spiral win.

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Ed Meyer2 min read