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.
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.
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.
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winds its way through Oaklawn Park this Sunday, for the $1.25 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes.
Gulfstream Park’s feature race this Saturday is the $425,000, Grade 2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes. Some of the top 3-year-olds in the country will do battle in this 1 1/16-mile contest.
