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Subject: ⚠️ Derby Shakeup: Injuries, Ineligibles, and a 3-Shoed Superstar

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

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The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby just took a wild turn—while we were recovering from the holidays, Further Ado proved his 20-length maiden win wasn't a fluke, and Paladin put on a masterclass in the Remsen (despite literally losing a shoe mid-race).

My December update is live with the full breakdown:

  • The Heartbreak: #2 contender Mr. A.P. is sidelined—15 points just vanished from the leaderboard.
  • The Grit: Why Paladin’s G2 win was even more impressive than it looked (pastern cut + lost shoe).
  • The Sleeper: 0-for-5 Universe—he’s my 20-1 futures "hidden gem."
  • Baffert Limbo: Why the West Coast stars are winning but still have 0 official points.

👉 [2026 Derby Points Standings: December Update—Ted Noffey Still Leads]

Barn Buzz: The Fair Grounds is finally open! We ran a huge second in our first race—but followed that up with a 5th place finish. I'm not too disappointed—Soldier was coming back after a long layoff but the entries have been brutal, so we were proud of that effort. The Goldencents yearling name votes are still trickling in—some are absolute gems, and others would definitely get me a "call" with the stewards. I'll reveal the winner in the next update.

Are you on the Ted Noffey train or the Paladin bandwagon? Hit reply and let me know—I love a good Derby debate.

See you at the rail,

Miles Henry Licensed owner & your backstretch eyes

P.S. The Lecomte Stakes (Jan 17) is next up right here in our backyard at Fair Grounds. Who do you want to see enter the gate?

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