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| Date | Race | Track | Pts (1st) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/25 | Iroquois Stakes | Churchill Downs | 10 |
| 9/27/25 | Beresford Stakes | Curragh | 10 |
| 9/27/25 | The Royal Lodge Stakes | Newmarket | 10 |
| 10/4/25 | Champagne Stakes | Aqueduct | 10 |
| 10/4/25 | Breeders’ Futurity | Keeneland | 10 |
| 10/4/25 | American Pharoah | Santa Anita | 10 |
| 10/5/25 | Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère | Longchamp | 10 |
| 10/25/25 | Futurity Trophy Stakes | Doncaster | 10 |
| 10/26/25 | Street Sense Stakes | Churchill Downs | 10 |
| 10/31/25 | Breeders’ Cup Juvenile | Del Mar | 30 |
| 11/29/25 | Kentucky Jockey Club | Churchill Downs | 10 |
| 11/29/25 | Cattleya Stakes | Tokyo | 10 |
| 12/6/25 | Remsen Stakes | Aqueduct | 10 |
| 12/13/25 | Los Alamitos Futurity | Los Alamitos | 10 |
| 12/17/25 | Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun | Kawasaki | 20 |
| 12/20/25 | Gun Runner Stakes | Fair Grounds | 10 |
| 12/20/25 | Remington Springboard Mile | Remington | 10 |
| 1/3/26 | Jerome Stakes | Aqueduct | 10 |
| 1/3/26 | Smarty Jones Stakes | Oaklawn | 10 |
| 1/17/26 | Lecomte Stakes | Fair Grounds | 20 |
| 1/23/26 | UAE 2000 Guineas | Meydan | 20 |
| 1/31/26 | Holy Bull Stakes | Gulfstream | 10 |
| 2/6/26 | Withers Stakes | Aqueduct | 20 |
| 2/6/26 | Southwest Stakes | Oaklawn | 20 |
| 2/7/26 | Robert B. Lewis Stakes | Santa Anita | 20 |
| 2/7/26 | Sam F. Davis Stakes | Tampa Bay | 20 |
| 2/14/26 | Risen Star Stakes | Fair Grounds | 50 |
| 2/14/26 | Saudi Derby | King Abdulaziz | 30 |
| 2/15/26 | Sunland Derby | Sunland | 20 |
| 2/20/26 | Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby Stakes | Meydan | 20 |
| 2/21/26 | John Battaglia Memorial | Turfway | 20 |
| 2/22/26 | Hyacinth Stakes | Tokyo | 30 |
| 2/25/26 | Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition Stakes | Kempton | 20 |
| 2/27/26 | Patton Stakes | Dundalk | 20 |
| 2/28/26 | Gotham Stakes | Aqueduct | 50 |
| 2/28/26 | Fountain of Youth Stakes | Gulfstream | 50 |
| 3/1/26 | Rebel Stakes | Oaklawn | 50 |
| 3/7/26 | San Felipe Stakes | Santa Anita | 50 |
| 3/7/26 | Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay | 50 |
| 3/14/26 | Virginia Derby | Colonial Downs | 50 |
| 3/21/26 | Jeff Ruby Steaks | Turfway | 100 |
| 3/21/26 | Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds | 100 |
| 3/28/26 | Florida Derby | Gulfstream | 100 |
| 3/28/26 | Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn | 100 |
| 3/28/26 | Fukuryu Stakes | Nakayama | 40 |
| 3/28/26 | UAE Derby | Meydan | 100 |
| 4/4/26 | Wood Memorial | Aqueduct | 100 |
| 4/4/26 | Blue Grass | Keeneland | 100 |
| 4/4/26 | Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita | 100 |
| 4/11/26 | Lexington Stakes | Keeneland | 20 |
Last Updated on 03/05/2026
What are the Kentucky Derby Prep Races?
The Kentucky Derby Prep Races, also known as the "Road to the Kentucky Derby," are a series of races leading up to the Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious events in horse racing.
These prep races allow thoroughbreds to earn qualifying points that determine the 20 horses who will compete in the Kentucky Derby. The series includes races across the United States and other parts of the world, allowing horses to showcase their talent and secure a spot in the Derby.
Each race in the series awards points based on finishing position, with the higher-stakes races closer to the Derby awarding more points. This points system ensures that the best-performing horses earn their place at Churchill Downs, making these prep races critical for both horse owners and online horse betting enthusiasts.
When is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Where can I bet on the Kentucky Derby?
At BUSR: Odds are Live!
What channel is the Kentucky Derby on?
Watch the Kentucky Derby live on TV with NBC at 5:00 pm EST
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