The road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby rolls through three massive prep races — and we’ve got full breakdowns, picks, and betting strategies for all of them.
In this episode of Blinkers Off, we analyze:
🏇 Fountain of Youth Stakes
🏇 Rebel Stakes
🏇 Gotham Stakes
We discuss pace projections, value plays, vulnerable favorites, and which contenders took a major step toward Churchill Downs.
Could one of these races produce the next Kentucky Derby winner?
If you’re betting the Derby trail, this episode is a must-watch.
Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods, exclusive stories, interviews, and more. This just became your favorite podcast.
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