2026 Kentucky Oaks odds, horses, field: Racing insider offers best bets, top picks for the Run for the Lilies
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will be held in primetime for the first time, with a post time of 8:40 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs, featuring a $1.5 million purse.
- Todd Pletcher-trained Zany is the 4-1 morning-line favorite, leading a competitive field including Meaning, Explora, Percy's Bar, Counting Stars, and Prom Queen.
- Renowned racing insider Michelle Yu, known for her accurate past predictions, is fading favorite Zany and instead favoring longshot Prom Queen and other tactical horses in her 2026 Kentucky Oaks picks.
- Yu highlights Prom Queen's talent and potential for growth despite her 8-1 odds, and emphasizes a tactical running style horse and a double-digit longshot with no flaws in her betting strategy.
- Yu's expert picks and wager construction for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks are available on SportsLine, recommended for bettors before finalizing their selections.
