Louisiana Derby Preview: Favorites, Price Plays & Derby Trail Implications

Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the Louisiana Derby key contenders and pace scenarios, with smart picks for this exciting 1 3/16-mile dirt prep race.  Subscribe to VSiN At The Track on YouTube for weekly horse racing analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNAtTheTrack  In This Episode:  Why the Louisiana Derby 2026 is wide-open and competitive  Top tactical picks: Emerging Market and Easterly  Which favorites to watch, including Chip Honcho and Golden Tempo  Price plays and potential surprises, including Blacksmith  Key factors: pace, distance, blinkers, and jockey/trainer impact  Race Details:  Louisiana Derby (G2) – Race 12  Track: Fair Grounds  Date: March 21, 2026  Purse: $1,000,000  Distance: 1 3/16 Miles – Dirt  Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds   Position – Horse –Jockey: 1 – Pavlovian (CA) – E.A. Maldonado – 6/1  2– Autobahn (KY) – M. Pedroza, Jr. – 8/1  3 – Chip Honcho (KY) – L. Saez – 3/1  4 – Universe (KY) – B.J. Hernandez, Jr. – 12/1  5 – Golden Tempo (KY) – J.L. Ortiz – 7/2  6 – Spirit of Royal (KY) – F. Arrieta – 20/1  7 – Blacksmith (KY) – F. Geroux – 6/1  8 – Easterly (KY) – E.J. Zayas – 6/1  9 – Emerging Market (KY) – F. Prat – 6/1  Follow the podcast for weekly expert horse racing insights, race 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.