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Owner

Dream Big Racing LLC (John Wade)

Trainer

Kenneth G. McPeek

Jockey

Hernandez Jr., Brian Joseph

Breeder

Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC

Earnings

$42,525

Color

Bay

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Derby News February 14, 2026

Al Haram rallies to stay undefeated in Saudi Derby

Saturday’s Saudi Derby (G3) attracted promising three-year-olds from around the world, including the U.S. and Japan, but locally-based Al Haram beat them all to keep the trophy at home.

Derby News February 12, 2026

Saudi Derby: My World, Satono Voyage among international cast

Two years ago, Japan’s Forever Young won the Saudi Derby (G3) on the way to his near-miss third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) and global stardom.

Horse Profile December 22, 2025

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Chip Honcho

Leland Ackerley Racing’s Chip Honcho picked up 10 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby following his tally in the $100,000 Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds.