The Road to the Kentucky Derby rolls through Colonial Downs as the Racing Dudes break down the 2026 Virginia Derby and give their best bets for the weekend’s key prep race.

Aaron Halterman and Jared Welch analyze the Virginia Derby field, discuss pace scenarios, and share their top picks and wagering strategies for this important Kentucky Derby qualifier.

The guys also update the latest 2026 Kentucky Derby picture, discussing rising contenders, recent prep race results, and how the leaderboard is shaping up as the Derby trail heats up.

If you're betting the Virginia Derby or tracking the next crop of Derby hopefuls, this episode of Blinkers Off has everything you need. Full Livestream Replay

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