The Road to the Kentucky Derby hits a critical turning point with two major prep races—the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park—taking center stage this weekend.
On today’s show, we break down both races from a betting and racing perspective, diving into top contenders, pace scenarios, and which horses could emerge as serious Kentucky Derby favorites.
Plus, we go rapid-fire through a loaded international and Kentucky Oaks prep slate, including picks for the UAE Derby, the $12 million Dubai World Cup, and key Oaks preps like the Fantasy Stakes and Gulfstream Park Oaks.
It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year with major implications across the Derby and Oaks trails—don’t miss our full breakdowns and best bets. Drop your Derby picks in the comments!
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