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2026 Blue Grass Stakes: Expert Picks Revealed
4 Apr
Summary
- Further Ado is the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's race.
- Expert Gene Menez has a strong record in horse racing predictions.
- Great White is a pick for second place if the track remains dry.
Horse racing analyst Gene Menez, known for accurately predicting the 2025 winner and trifecta in this event, has shared his top selections for the 2026 Blue Grass Stakes. The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky.
Further Ado, trained by Brad Cox, is the 8-5 morning-line favorite. This contender for the Kentucky Derby recently secured victories in October and the 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club, though finished second in the Tampa Bay Derby.
Menez has a proven track record, including significant wins on Breeders' Cup Saturday and the Florida Derby. His 2026 Blue Grass Stakes predictions are available on SportsLine.
Great White is Menez's second-place pick, but this selection is conditional on dry weather. The horse has performed well on synthetic surfaces but may struggle in wet conditions due to his size.
Menez also highlights a horse poised for improvement and a double-digit longshot, providing his full projected leaderboard on SportsLine.
