The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby continues Sunday at Oaklawn Park as the Rebel Stakes (G2) takes center stage.
With a $1 million purse and 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points awarded to the winner, the Rebel is one of the most influential prep races of the spring — and often produces serious Derby contenders.
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Rebel Stakes (G2) – Race Details
- Track: Oaklawn Park
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Purse: $1,000,000
- Derby Points: 50-25-15-10-5
- Date: Sunday
This race can dramatically shake up the Derby leaderboard and solidify a new name as a legitimate Kentucky Derby threat.
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