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Expert picks February 25, 2026
Expert Pick of the Week: 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes
A total of 105 qualifying points (50-25-15-10-5) on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby are up for grabs at Gulfstream Park on Saturday in the $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2).
Wagering February 25, 2026
Study Guide: 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes
Saturday’s $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park is an important stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, awarding 50-25-15-10-5 qualifying points to the top five finishers.
Wagering February 25, 2026
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Ranking: Calm before the storm
This week’s prep races figured to have limited impact on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings. In the end, it arguably had even less relevance than may have been imagined.
Features February 24, 2026
Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers – Sword Dancer (1959)
Sword Dancer’s close call under the Twin Spires touched off a year where he beat both the best of his division and older horses to earn his place among the sport’s best of all time.
Derby News February 24, 2026
Litmus Test, Blackout Time clash in Rebel
In the 16 editions of the Rebel (G2) held at Oaklawn Park since 2010, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has won eight.
Derby News February 23, 2026
Napoleon Solo stretches out in Fountain of Youth
Napoleon Solo will have his two-turn capabilities tested off the bat in his three-year-old bow Saturday in the $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2).
Features February 23, 2026
Your Guide to 2026 Derby Week Events
Get ready for an unforgettable Derby Week! From Opening Day to Thurby, Oaks Day, and the 152nd Kentucky Derby, discover key event times and how to join the celebration at Churchill Downs.
Derby News February 23, 2026
Balboa targeted by Iron Honor in Gotham
Iron Honor, a key race winner on debut at Aqueduct on Dec. 13, is the potential horse to beat Saturday in the $300,000 Gotham (G3).
Derby News February 23, 2026
Hidden Force favored to extend Appleby dominance at Kempton
The Euro/Mideast Road returns to a European venue Wednesday at Kempton, where Godolphin’s Hidden Force rates as the prohibitive odds-on favorite against just three rivals.
Horse Profile February 23, 2026
Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Great White
The three-year-old gelding named Great White took one step closer to earning a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate after recording a neck victory in the $174,825 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park on Feb. 21.
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