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Trainer Riley Mott Optimistic Approaching Kentucky Derby with Albus and Incredibolt

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Taking Time to Stop and Smell the Roses With So Happy’s Co-Owners Ana and Hans Maron

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Elinor Wolf at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Draw

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Trainer Riley Mott Optimistic Approaching Kentucky Derby with Albus and Incredibolt

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May 2, 2026

Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve

Churchill Downs

6:57 EDT
NBC

May 16, 2026

Preakness S.

Laurel Park

NBC

June 6, 2026

Belmont S. Presented by NYRA Bets

Saratoga Race Course

FOX

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Magnitude

Total Earnings 2026

$7,252,500

2026 Wins % 100

Overall Win % 54

Speed Figure 111

Skippylongstocking

Total Earnings 2026

$2,118,400

2026 Wins % 67

Overall Win % 37

Speed Figure 116

Bishops Bay

Total Earnings 2026

$1,500,000

2026 Wins % 0

Overall Win % 64

Speed Figure 115

White Abarrio

Total Earnings 2026

$1,293,250

2026 Wins % 50

Overall Win % 42

Speed Figure 122

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