The Kentucky Derby Prep Races continue to shape the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, and one filly making waves is "Volleyballprincess". After a dominant gate-to-wire victory in the Ruthless Stakes at Aqueduct, trainer Louis Linder Jr. is considering stretching her out in the distance for the Busher Stakes on March 1.With Kentucky Derby betting intensifying and Kentucky Derby odds fluctuating for both colts and fillies, "Volleyballprincess" could emerge as a serious contender in the three-year-old filly division.

While the focus of early-season racing is often on the Kentucky Derby Prep Races, top fillies are also making headlines as they prepare for the Kentucky Oaks. On Feb. 4 at Santa Anita, "Tenma" proved why she is one of the leading contenders, delivering an effortless 6 ½-length victory in the Grade 3 Las Virgenes Stakes. With Kentucky Derby betting heating up, her dominance in the filly division makes her a name to watch, and Kentucky Derby odds for her male counterparts may shift as she sets a substantial standard for three-year-olds.

The Kentucky Derby Prep Races continue to define the top contenders for the first Saturday in May, and trainer Ian Wilkes is carefully mapping out the next steps for "Burnham Square".After securing 20 Kentucky Derby qualifying points with his win in the Holy Bull Stakes, the talented gelding will likely target the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on March 1 at Gulfstream Park. With Kentucky Derby betting intensifying, "Burnham Square"’s potential Derby path is becoming more precise, and his Kentucky Derby odds could continue to shorten with another strong performance.

The Kentucky Derby Prep Races continue to shape the path for top contenders, and Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas is making strategic moves for his leading three-year-olds. With February prep races offering valuable qualifying points, Lukas has outlined plans for "Innovator", "American Promise", and "Caldera" as they aim to secure their spots in the Kentucky Derby starting gate. While Kentucky Derby betting continues to fluctuate, Lukas’ horses are gaining attention, with Kentucky Derby odds likely to shift based on their upcoming performances.

The early-season Kentucky Derby Prep Races continue to highlight emerging three-year-olds, but Gulfstream Park's Feb. 1 card also showcased rising stars in other divisions. "Gate to Wire" made a strong statement in his dirt debut, rallying to a decisive victory in the Grade 3 Swale Stakes. Meanwhile, "Vixen" rebounded with a commanding performance in the Sweetest Chant Stakes, and "Charlie's to Blame" delivered a wire-to-wire win in the Kitten’s Joy Stakes. As Kentucky Derby betting intensifies, performances like these offer insight into future contenders, even beyond the main Derby trail. While Kentucky Derby odds fluctuate with each prep race, these results reinforce the depth of talent in multiple divisions.