Horse Nominations

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.