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Owner

Epic Horses LLC (Robert McCoy)

Trainer

Todd A. Pletcher

Jockey

Russell, Sheldon

Breeder

Town & Country Horse Farms, LLC

Earnings

$7,200

Color

Bay

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Derby News March 11, 2026

The 2026 Virginia Derby field as Academy Award Best Picture Nominees

What better way to analyze the field than by comparing each runner to one of the 10 Best Picture nominees for Sunday's 98th Academy Awards ceremony?

Derby News February 7, 2026

Renegade sharp in Sam F. Davis comeback

Renegade powered away to a 3 3/4-length win in the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs, bolstering his Kentucky Derby credentials in his first start this year.

Wagering February 5, 2026

Study Guide: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Nine horses have entered Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs, a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 20-10-6-4-2 points to the top five finishers.