Kentucky Derby 2026
Trainer Bob Baffert has confirmed that his horse Plutarch is out of the running for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The colt, who held the eighth position on the leaderboard, will not compete in the race. Baffert mentioned the Belmont Stakes as a potential next target.
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Trainer Brad Cox has nominated 22 colts for the 2026 Triple Crown series, placing him fourth among trainers behind Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert and Chad Brown. The group includes high-priced yearlings and homebreds from operations like Juddmonte and WinStar Farm, with several sired by his 2021 champion Essential Quality. These nominees span runners with Derby points, stakes contenders and unraced prospects.