The 2026 Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing is a $1 million Grade 1 showdown for 3-year-olds going 1 1/8 miles.
One of the major storylines is Further Ado, the Brad Cox-trained Grade 1 winner looking to rebound and remind everyone why he was once considered one of the top horses in his division. After a disappointing Kentucky Derby effort, Further Ado bounced back with a dominant victory in the Grade 3 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Can Further Ado return to his best form at Parx and add another major victory to his resume? We break down Further Ado, the key contenders, the pace, and the horses to watch in this year’s Pennsylvania Derby.

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