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2026 Gotham Stakes (G3)

 

Held over 1 mile, the Gotham Stakes is a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby (G1), awarding 50 points to the winner, and offering points on a 25-15-10-5 basis to the top four finishers. The race is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, giving three-year-olds a valuable opportunity to earn points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby.

 

Racing Information

  • – Live Racing: February 28, 2026
  • – Distance: 1 mile
  • – Points: 50-25-15-10-5
  • – Purse: $300,000
  • – Racetrack: Aqueduct Racetrack
  • – Open to: Three-year-olds

 

2026 Kentucky Derby Odds
HorseFractionalAmerican
Renegade4/1+400
Commandment5/1+500
Further Ado5/1+500
The Puma8/1+800
Chief Wallabee10/1+1000
So Happy12/1+1200
Danon Bourbon15/1+1500
Emerging Market15/1+1500
Potente15/1+1500
Fulleffort25/1+2500
Incredibolt25/1+2500
Silent Tactic30/1+3000
Golden Tempo35/1+3500
Pavlovian35/1+3500
Albus40/1+4000
Wonder Dean40/1+4000
Stark Contrast50/1+5000
Right to Party50/1+5000
Six Speed50/1+5000
Iron Honor60/1+6000

 

The Gotham Stakes, a Grade 3 race, is held annually at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. First run in 1953, it has a long history of showcasing the top three-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This race has produced several Kentucky Derby contenders, making it an essential event for trainers and owners with aspirations for the Triple Crown.

 

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