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Top Derby Prep Races to Bet on this Weekend

John Battaglia Memorial Stakes

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the John Battaglia Memorial features a prize pool of $150,000 and awards points on a 20-10-6-4-2 scale towards the Kentucky Derby qualification. While victory in this race doesn't guarantee an entry into the "The Run for the Roses", it positions the winner favorably for future qualifying races. Spanning 1 1/16 miles on the Tapeta surface, the event attracted a full lineup, with 12 horses in the primary field and two additional entries on the also-eligible list, waiting for openings to participate.

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Gotham Stakes

The 2024 Gotham Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, at the Aqueduct Racetrack. This Grade 3 event, run over a mile on dirt, boasts a purse of $300,000 and awards Kentucky Derby qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis to the top five finishers. With its position on the March stakes calendar, the race often plays a critical role in the Derby prep season, as the winner almost assures themselves a spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs. Additionally, strong performers have the opportunity to solidify their standing with good showings in subsequent prep races.

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San Felipe Stakes

The San Felipe Stakes, with a purse of $300,000 and a Grade 2 status, is a highlight of a rich stakes program at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, now rescheduled to Sunday, March 3, from its original Saturday slot due to anticipated rain. This adjustment aims for improved weather and track conditions.

This prestigious race not only serves as the final local preparation for the Santa Anita Derby but also plays a crucial role in the Road to the Kentucky Derby, awarding significant points (50-25-15-10-5) to participants. The victor, provided they are under the guidance of an eligible trainer, almost secures a spot in the Kentucky Derby, thanks to the winner's share of points. Additionally, horses placing well have the opportunity to qualify for Kentucky with strong performances in subsequent prep races.

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Fountain of Youth Stakes

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Fountain of Youth (G2), a crucial lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, will take place on March 2nd at Gulfstream Park, located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. This important 1 1/16-mile contest not only boasts a prize pool of $400,000 but also awards Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the top five finishers, distributed as 50-25-15-10-5. It serves as the last local preparation race before the Florida Derby (G1) on March 30th, offering its winner a highly coveted spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs for the Derby on the first Saturday in May.

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