We are less than 48 hours out from the spectacle that is the Louisiana Derby. The Road to the Kentucky will run right through New Orleans for the annual event at the Fairgrounds.
1. John Hancock Odds: 7-2 Jockey: Flavien Pratt; Owner: Brad Cox Louisville, KY
The heavy favorite to win the Derby. John Hancock has been making waves in the racing world, with notable wins such as the 2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. This victory earned him points toward the Kentucky Derby, where he is a contender. Trained by Brad Cox, winner one Kentucky Derby. The jockey is one time Kentucky Derby winner Flavien Prat.
2. Chunk of Gold Odds: 8-1 Jockey: Jareth Loveberry; Owner: Ethan West Cambridge City, IN
3. Tiztastic Odds: 8-1 Jockey: Joel Rosario; Owner: Steve Asmussen Laredo, TX
4. Yinzer Odds: 12-1 Jockey: Ben Curtis; Owner: Steve Asmussen Laredo, TX
5. Caldera Odds: 5-1 Jockey: Tyler Gaffialione; Owner: Dwayne Lukas Lexington, KY
6. Built Odds: 9-2 Jockey: Jose Ortiz; Owner: Wayne Catalano Chicago, IL
The number two favorite to win Saturday, Built has shown promise on the racetrack, with notable performances such as winning the 2024 Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds and finishing third in the 2025 Risen Star Stakes.
7. Vassimo Odds: 12-1 Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr; Owner: Todd Pletcher Dallas, TX
8. Furio Odds: 12-1 Jockey: Luis Saez; Owner: Joe Sharp Lexington, KY
9. Instant Replay Odds: 6-1 Jockey: Florent Goreaux; Owner: Brad Cox Louisville, KY
10. Hypmnus Odds: 12-1 Jockey: Brian Hernandez; Owner: Kenny McPeek Lexington, KY
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