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St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola) & West Point Thoroughbreds (Terry Finley)

Trainer

Cherie DeVaux

Jockey

Ortiz, Jose L.

Breeder

St. Elias Stables, LLC & West PointThoroughbreds, Inc.

Earnings

$12,000

Color

Bay

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Oaks News February 14, 2026

Paladin, Bella Ballerina stay unbeaten in Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra

On Saturday at Fair Grounds, Paladin and Bella Ballerina bolstered their credentials as 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders with hard-fought triumphs in the Risen Star (G2) and Rachel Alexandra (G2).

Wagering February 10, 2026

Kentucky Derby and Oaks Power Rankings: Four Derby preps produce shake-up

It was an exciting week for Kentucky Oaks contenders, as the three top horses on the Power Rankings all raced. The results have seen a bit of a shake-up; all three remain highly placed, but some others have forced their way up as well.

Derby News February 10, 2026

Paladin travels for Risen Star; Bella Ballerina tops Rachel Alexandra

The Road to the Kentucky Derby kicks it up a notch at Fair Grounds on Saturday, as the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) ushers in the Championship Series of scoring races with more points up for grabs.