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Owner

SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined

Trainer

Brittany T. Russell

Jockey

Franco, Manuel

Breeder

Albaugh Family Stables LLC

Earnings

$132,000

Color

Bay

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Derby News December 30, 2025

Rancho Santa Fe, Universe set for Smarty Jones; Balboa tops Jerome

Kentucky Derby hopefuls will be on display at Oaklawn Park and Aqueduct on the first Saturday of the New Year, with the $250,000 Smarty Jones S. and $150,000 Jerome S. being offered.

Wagering January 6, 2026

Kentucky Derby Power Rankings: Newcomers to Rankings List shine [Jan. 6]

So, if anything, the picture is a little murkier this week. However, we do see some notable changes among Derby contenders.

Horse Profile January 6, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: My World

Robert LaPenta and Madaket Stables’ My World earned 10 points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series following his two-length score in the $139,500 Jerome S. at Aqueduct on Jan. 3.