Triple Crown

all in Triple Crown

TV, television, radio, streaming, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, Fountain of Youth, Rebel, Gotham, FOX, FS2, Aqueduct, Gulfstream, Oaklawn, Turfway, Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, FanDuel TV, RTN, HRRN, Byk, horse racing, ABR

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 26-March 1

After a relatively quiet weekend, North American horse racing action picks up in a big way during the February-March switchover weekend with three prep races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve scheduled that each offer 105 qualifying points each to the top five finishers.

Gotham Stakes, glance, Kentucky Derby, Balboa, Hammond, Crown the Buckeye, Fourth and One, Right to Party, Iron Honor, Exhibition Only, Dirty Rich, jockey, trainer, Chad Brown, Mike Maker, Brittany Russell, Saffie Joseph, horse racing, ABR

2026 Gotham Stakes at a Glance

At a time of year when Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve hopefuls are focusing on two-turn preps and qualifying points, Saturday’s Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct offers something different.

Rebel Stakes, Oaklawn Park, Kentucky Derby, gambling, betting, history, trends, speed, pace, closer, trainer, prep, Bob Baffert, American Pharoah, favorite, longshot, handicapping, Litmus Test, route, horse racing, ABR

Historical Trends to Help Bet the 2026 Rebel Stakes

Sunday’s running of the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park promises to be an excellent race. There are several proven graded stakes horses among the 10 entrants, though one – #1 Bravaro – is expected to scratch and run in Saturday’s Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes instead.

Gambling

Rebel Stakes, Oaklawn Park, ABR, America's Best Racing, Triple Crown, horse racing

2026 Rebel Stakes Cheat Sheet

Oaklawn Park offers a lucrative pathway to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve that leads to deep, talented fields and compelling 3-year-old qualifying races for the May 2 run for the roses at Churchill Downs.

Paladin, Kentucky Derby, Risen Star Stakes, Fair Grounds, trainer, Chad Brown, owner, jockey, Tyler Gaffalione, speed figure, pedigree, Gun Runner, prospect, Remsen Stakes, colt, horse racing, ABR

2026 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Risen Star Stakes Winner Paladin

Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule that offers qualifying points to the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs.

all in Triple Crown

newsletter sign-up