VSiN At The Track, A Horse Racing Podcast

2026 Kentucky Derby Draft: Who Will Win the Run for the Roses?

Episode Summary

Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman go head-to-head in a Kentucky Derby draft, selecting their top contenders and breaking down how they approach betting the Run for the Roses.

Episode Notes

Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman go head-to-head in a Kentucky Derby draft, selecting their top contenders and breaking down how they approach betting the Run for the Roses. 

Plus, they cover news and storylines surrounding the leading three-year-olds, analyze how upcoming prep races could shape the Derby picture and debate which horses are worthy of being selected. 

Tell us what you think of Mike and Aaron's draft picks and post your questions and comments in the chat area. 

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🏇 In This Episode: 

News and storylines about the Kentucky Derby’s top contenders 

Kentucky Derby Draft selections: Mike vs. Aaron Betting strategy for the Kentucky Derby 

How prep races like the Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, and Blue Grass Stakes impact the field 

🏆 Kentucky Derby Draft Selections: 

Mike’s Picks: Paladin 

Renegade 

The Puma 

Intrepido 

Incredibolt 

Aaron’s Picks: 

Chief Wallabee 

Nearly 

Commandment 

Class President 

Cherokee Nation 

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