Final Prep Race & Stakes Previews: 2026 Kentucky Derby Leaderboard

The final Kentucky Derby prep race is here — find out who will rise on the leaderboard, which jockeys made key moves, and which horses are legitimate Derby contenders. Expert handicappers Mike Somich & Aaron Halterman preview the final Kentucky Derby prep race and the most important stakes races leading into Derby 152: the Maker’s Mark Mile, Lexington Stakes, Apple Blossom Handicap, and more. The guys analyze the current Derby leaderboard, highlight key jockey assignments — including Irad Ortiz Jr. on Renegade, Luis Saez on Commandment, and John Velazquez on Further Ado — and reveal 5 legitimate Kentucky Derby contenders before defections are announced. 🔗 Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack In This Episode: Betting Preview of the final Kentucky Derby prep race and key stakes races Analysis of Derby leaderboard trends — who’s in contention and who’s climbing Odds breakdown of the top Derby contenders Key jockey decisions, including Irad Ortiz Jr., Luis Saez, John Velazquez, and others Top 5 legitimate Kentucky Derby contenders revealed by Mike & Aaron Expert speculation on defections before Derby 152 Audience Q&A on handicapping, betting strategies, and top horse picks Best bets from Mike & Aaron leading into Derby weekend Races Previewed: Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes (Gr. 1) 📍 Keeneland — Race 9 📅 April 10, 2026 💰 $650,000 Purse 📏 1 Mile (Turf) 🐎 4YO & Up Lexington Stakes (Gr. 3) 📍 Keeneland — Race 10 📅 April 11, 2026 💰 $400,000 Purse 📏 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt) 🐎 3YO Apple Blossom Handicap (Gr. 1) 📍 Oaklawn Park — Race 10 📅 April 11, 2026 💰 $1,250,000 Purse 📏 1 1/16 Miles (Dirt) 🐎 4YO & Up Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, Kentucky Derby previews and betting strategies! Subscribe to the VSiN At The Track YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@vsinatthetrack 👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇 🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive 📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2 Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more❗️   👇 Subscribe to VSiN online and on social 👇 🔴 Website: https://www.vsin.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/VSiNLive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsinliveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vsinlive Get expert betting analysis, picks, and more from VSiN:https://vsin.com/subscribe📰 FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3SLyPt2 Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.