The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby December Update
Last updated: January 26, 2026 The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby exploded in January, with the Lecomte Stakes—and a pivotal Holy Bull week ahead—delivering major movement on the leaderboard. As a licensed owner glued to clocker reports and barn scuttlebutt, I’ve watched Ted Noffey hold firm at the top while new threats like Golden …