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2026 Kentucky Oaks picks: Predictions, preview, best bets for Friday's headliner at Churchill Downs

New York Post·Michael Leboff·about 1 month ago
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The finish line at Churchill Downs. AP Much like its big brother on Saturday, Friday’s Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs projects to be wide open. Mike Repole’s Zany, which drew into the No. 2 spot, is the lukewarm favorite at 4-1, but the oddsmakers don’t see much of a difference between her and the chasing pack. There were three other horses, No. 5 Meaning (5-1), No. 1 Explora (6-1), and No. 11 Percy’s Bar (6-1), right behind Zany on the morning line, and three more, No. 4 Counting Stars (8-1), No. 10 Prom Queen (8-1), and No. 9 Always A Runner (10-1), right behind that trio. With half the field between 4-1 and 10-1, you could make a case for this race to go in a million different directions. That should create some great betting opportunities on Friday. 2026 Kentucky Oaks odds, picks No.…

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