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The dust has settled beneath the Twin Spires after the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Longines Kentucky Oaks. Over the course of the week at Churchill Downs, fans not only witnessed some of the most talented 3-year-olds in the world compete in the Oaks and Derby, but also a total of 16 graded stakes races that featured elite fields.

On May 16, Laurel Park will host for the first time the second jewel of North American horse racing’s Triple Crown.

The Peter Pan Stakes is traditionally Belmont Park’s local prep race for its signature event, the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets, with the winner and/or runner-up often moving on to the big race in early June.

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll.

Welcome to 2026 Triple Crown Prospect Profiles – updated after the first jewel of the Triple Crown from the previous title of Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles – where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail.

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