LIVE 2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks: Entries, odds, expert picks, analysis and more

Mar 21, 2026 TwinSpires.com

Road to the Kentucky Derby: Jeff Ruby Steaks Offers 100 Qualifying Points

The Championship Series of the Road to the Kentucky Derby heads to Turfway Park today for the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3). This 1 1/8-mile test on the Tapeta (a synthetic surface) serves as a 'Win and You’re In' opportunity in a way, awarding a massive 100-points to the winner, 50 to second place, 25 to third, 15 to fourth, and finally 10-points to fifth on a scale showing as 100-50-25-15-10 distribution to the top five finishers.

Stay with us throughout the day as we bring you LIVE coverage of the Bourbonette Oaks, Kentucky Cup Classic, and of course the Jeff Ruby!

INDEX

Post Times | Entries | Odds | Race Results | Promotions | Picks

Post Times

*All times are in Eastern Standard Time
Kentucky Derby Classic | 5:13 PM
Bourbonett Oaks | 5:43 PM
Jeff Ruby Steaks | 6:25 PM

Entries

#1 Turf Star
#2 Fulleffort
#3 Baytown Dreamer
#4 Two Out Hero
#5 Black Hornet
#6 Medici
#7 Maximus Prime
#8 Chaos Agent
#9 Brave Force
#10 Argos
#11 Stark Contrast
#12 Stop the Car

RELATED: Meet the Contenders: 2026 Jeff Ruby Steaks

Odds

Post Horse Jockey Trainer Odds
1 Turf Star John Velazquez H G Motion 10-1
2 Fulleffort Irad Ortiz Brad Cox 7-2
3 Baytown Dreamer Orlando Bocachica Paul Mcentee 30-1
4 Two Out Hero Gerardo Corrales Kevin Attarcd 8-1
5 Black Hornet Declan Cannon Brendan Walsh 12-1
6 Medici Mirco Demuro Richard Mandella 6-1
7 Maximus Prime Joseph Ramos Anthony Mitchell 20-1
8 Chaos Agent Joel Rosario Josie Carroll 10-1
9 Brave Force Vincent Cheminaud Jack Sisterson 30-1
10 Argos Luan Machado Brad Cox 6-1
11 Stark Contrast Kazushi Kimura Michael Mccarthy 5-2
12 Stop the Car Edgar Morales Brendan Walsh 20-1

Race Day Results

Race Winner
Kentucky Cup Classic TBD
Bourbonette Oaks TBD
Jeff Ruby Steaks TBD

Promotions

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2,500 Late Pick 5 Hit It and Split It

Picks

A full cast of 12 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles over the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3). The 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series event will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis.

Jeff Ruby Steaks Picks

  • #11 Stark Contrast
  • #2 Fulleffort
  • #10 Argos
  • #1 Turf Star

Jeff Ruby Steaks Wagers

  • $20 win #11 Stark Contrast
  • $10 exacta box 2-11
  • 50-cent trifecta box 1,2,10,11

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