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Longshot Alert: Expert Bets Wood Memorial Stakes
3 Apr
Summary
- Horse racing expert Jeff Hochman offers Wood Memorial Stakes picks.
- Favorite Iron Honor faces skepticism despite recent win.
- Hochman favors two longshots with strong finishing potential.
Horse racing analyst Jeff Hochman has released his predictions for the 2026 Wood Memorial Stakes, scheduled for Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack. This Grade 2 race, contested over 1 1/8 miles, has a storied history of producing Kentucky Derby champions.
While Iron Honor, the 5-2 favorite and winner of the Gotham Stakes, is the current betting favorite, Hochman is not endorsing him. He notes Iron Honor's perfect 2-for-2 record and strong speed figures but advises against backing him at post-time favoritism, citing the challenge of his post position.
Hochman's top selections are two longshot horses. He highlights one contender for its sustained finishing kick and another for its potential to surge past tiring competitors in the final stretch, offering a more optimistic outlook for potential bettors.
