A quartet of promising colts will attempt to make the big leap from maiden victories to a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G1) at Fair Grounds.

The odds on Touchuponastar in Saturday's renewal of the $500,000 New Orleans Classic (G2) at Fair Grounds will not be as low as the 1-20 on offer in his last three starts.

The signature event of the 2025-26 winter meet at Turfway Park, the $777,000 Jeff Ruby (G3), anchors a 13-race program on Saturday afternoon.

By the narrowest of margins, Paladin emerged as the favorite over Chief Wallabee in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5, which closed at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.

A rail bid proved golden for Incredibolt on Saturday when he dominated nine rivals in the $506,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.

After being redesigned as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep last year, the $500,000 Virginia Derby heads a special three-day session at Colonial Downs this weekend, offering qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis to the respective top five finishers. Along with the Virginia Derby, Saturday’s 10-race program also features the $250,000 Virginia Oaks.

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