VSiN At The Track, A Horse Racing Podcast

Weekend Kentucky Derby Prep Races + Draft: Experts Pick Their Favorites

Episode Summary

Heading into a huge weekend of racing for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze the top contenders to help you pick winners in the prep races and the Run for the Roses.

Episode Notes

Heading into a huge weekend of racing for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman analyze the top contenders to help you pick winners in the prep races and the Run for the Roses.

Plus, we cover news and storylines about the leading three-year-olds, reveal our Kentucky Derby Draft selections, and share this weekend’s best bets.

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🏇 In This Episode

News and storylines about the Kentucky Derby’s top contenders

 Prep race previews from Fair Grounds & Turfway Park 

Kentucky Derby Draft selections: Mike vs. Aaron 

Best bets for the weekend 

 Viewer questions and comments on YouTube

📋 Race Details

Louisiana Derby (Gr. 2) – Fair Grounds, Race 12

Date: March 21, 2026
Purse: $1,000,000
Distance: 1 3/16 Miles (Dirt)
For: Three-Year-Olds

Fair Grounds Oaks (Gr. 2) – Fair Grounds, Race 11

Date: March 21, 2026
Purse: $400,000
Distance: 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt)
For: Fillies, Three-Year-Olds

Jeff Ruby Steaks (Gr. 3) – Turfway Park, Race 12

Date: March 21, 2026
Purse: $777,000
Distance: 1 1/8 Miles (All Weather Track)
For: Three-Year-Olds

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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