2026 Risen Star Stakes Prediction, Odds, Time, Picks From Elite Horse Racing Expert

2026 Risen Star Stakes prediction, odds, time, picks from elite horse racing expert

Horse racing expert Gene Menez reveals his best bets for the Rise Star Stakes 2026 at the Fair Grounds Race Course

Risen Star Stakes Picks and Road to the Kentucky Derby Analysis

Paladin, suddenly thrust into the spotlight as a leading Kentucky Derby contender, headlines the $500,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) on Saturday at the Fair Grounds. Paladin was designated the 8-1 individual favorite for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager when Churchill Downs set the odds for this weekend’s fourth pool. The KDFW challenges handicappers to select the Derby winner well in advance of the first Saturday in May. Always bet the KDFW with cau…

Head to Head: Split opinions on Risen Star favorites

The Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes is the fourth stop on the Fair Grounds road to Kentucky Derby 2026. The 1 1/18 mile race also is the first of the next round of preps in which the ante is upped to 50-25-15-10-5 points to the top five finishers. Gun Runner Stakes winner Chip Honcho, Lecomte (G3) winner Golden Tempo and two other Fair Grounds preps alumni are four of the eight entries. Remsen (G2) winner Paladin and fourth-place finisher Courting shi…

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Risen Star, Albert M. Stall Memorial, Turf Dash

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Risen Star, Albert M. Stall Memorial, Turf Dash

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Sharp Plays on Risen Star Undercard at Fair

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More...