2026 Acorn Stakes Preview | Can Always a Runner Remain Undefeated?

2026 Acorn Stakes Preview | Can Always a Runner Remain Undefeated?

Aaron previews the 2026 Acorn Stakes at Saratoga & gives his win pick for the major race on the Friday card. The contest features a solid field of five runners, which includes the Chad Brown trained Always a Runner, who won the Kentucky Oaks (G1) in her last start. Will she be the winner, or will there be an upset in this major Friday showdown?

Who’s your pick in the 2026 Acorn Stakes? Let me know in the comments below. And if you enjoy horse racing previews, picks, and analysis, be sure to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss a race-day breakdown.

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