Cool temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s will greet fans when they arrive for Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs for the eight-hour, 13-race card that kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET.
In addition to proving himself as a top contender on the Derby trail, The Puma has the advantage of a team surrounding him that knows what it's like to win a Kentucky Derby (G1).
As the breeder of three-year-old colt Commandment, Lee Pokoik is riding high in 2026. Owned by Wathnan Racing, Commandment has won four straight starts.