The Road to the Kentucky Derby hits a critical turning point with two major prep races—the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park and Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park—taking center stage this weekend.

On today’s show, we break down both races from a betting and racing perspective, diving into top contenders, pace scenarios, and which horses could emerge as serious Kentucky Derby favorites.

Plus, we go rapid-fire through a loaded international and Kentucky Oaks prep slate, including picks for the UAE Derby, the $12 million Dubai World Cup, and key Oaks preps like the Fantasy Stakes and Gulfstream Park Oaks.

It’s one of the biggest weekends of the year with major implications across the Derby and Oaks trails—don’t miss our full breakdowns and best bets. Full Livestream Replay

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The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks rolls on as the Racing Dudes break down a massive weekend of prep races!

We dive into the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds and the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, analyzing top contenders, pace scenarios, and betting angles.

Plus, we shift to the Oaks trail with previews of the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) and the Bourbonette Oaks, highlighting the top fillies looking to punch their ticket to Churchill Downs.

🔥 Who’s rising?

💰 Where’s the value?

🏇 And who are we backing this weekend?

🎧 Tune in as the Racing Dudes give you everything you need to stay ahead of the Derby and Oaks trails! Full Livestream Replay

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The Road to the Kentucky Derby rolls through Colonial Downs as the Racing Dudes break down the 2026 Virginia Derby and give their best bets for the weekend’s key prep race.

Aaron Halterman and Jared Welch analyze the Virginia Derby field, discuss pace scenarios, and share their top picks and wagering strategies for this important Kentucky Derby qualifier.

The guys also update the latest 2026 Kentucky Derby picture, discussing rising contenders, recent prep race results, and how the leaderboard is shaping up as the Derby trail heats up.

If you're betting the Virginia Derby or tracking the next crop of Derby hopefuls, this episode of Blinkers Off has everything you need. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes preview two major Kentucky Derby prep races: the San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita and the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Get the Dudes’ top picks, betting insights, and horses to watch, plus the popular Rapid-Fire segment with quick bets from tracks around the country.

The guys also break down the latest 2026 Kentucky Derby Trail news, discussing rising contenders, potential pretenders, and which horses are gaining momentum on the road to Churchill Downs. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes break down three major Kentucky Derby prep races — the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, and the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct — with full picks, pace analysis, betting angles, and Derby implications in Blinkers Off 770.

The Dudes also discuss which contenders strengthened their case for 2026 Kentucky Derby prospects, who might be overhyped, and which performances could produce a legit Derby threat. If you’re following the Derby trail or betting the preps, this episode delivers sharp insight and takes you can't miss. Full Livestream Replay

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The Road to the Roses rolls through Turfway Park as we break down the John Battaglia Memorial with top picks, pace projections, value plays, and live longshots. Plus, a full Kentucky Derby update — who’s rising as a legit contender and who’s starting to look like a pretender on the trail to the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes break down the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, a key Kentucky Derby prep race awarding major points on the Road to the Derby, plus a full preview of the Saudi Cup, one of the richest horse races in the world.

Get in-depth contender analysis, pace projections, betting insights, and value plays for both massive race days. Then the Dudes fire off rapid-fire picks and opinions for the latest Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prospects as the 2026 Triple Crown trail heats up.

Whether you're betting the Risen Star, looking for Saudi Cup winners, or tracking future Derby stars, this episode delivers sharp handicapping and actionable wagering angles.

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2. Saudi Cup preview and betting strategies
3. Kentucky Derby contender updates
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5. Expert wagering angles from the Racing Dudes

Bet smarter. Win bigger. The Racing Dudes way. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes break down a huge weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, headlined by the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Tune in for contender profiles, betting strategies, and insight into which 3-year-olds are ready to jump forward on the 2026 Triple Crown trail. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes dive into this weekend’s key Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prep races, featuring the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) and Forward Gal Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Get sharp contender breakdowns, actionable betting angles, and insight into which runners are poised to make noise on the 2026 Triple Crown trail. Full Livestream Replay

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The Racing Dudes break down Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park, including picks and analysis for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1), Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1), and Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G2). Then they shift to the 2026 Kentucky Derby trail with a fresh outlook on current contenders, highlighted by Friday’s UAE 2000 Guineas. Full Livestream Replay

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