4 Florida Derby contenders who could make noise in Kentucky Derby 2026
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Show Caption Hide Caption Better Derby Betting 2026 event tickets, information, panelist A detailed look at The Courier Journal's annual Better Derby Betting event, including expert panels, ticket details and what to expect. Chief Wallabee is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $1 million, Grade 1 Florida Derby.Louisville trainer Brad Cox will try to win the Florida Derby for the second straight year, this time with Commandment.Nearly and The Puma are among the other contenders at Gulfstream Park who could make noise at the Kentucky Derby. HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — No prep race has produced more Kentucky Derby winners than the Florida Derby’s 26, and no prep race this spring figures to...

