Stark Contrast horse trainer, jockey, owner for Kentucky Derby 2026
Stark Contrast, trained by Michael McCarthy, is considered a potential contender for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The horse finished second in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks and currently ranks 15th on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard.
Stark Contrast, a bay colt bred in Kentucky, is being considered for the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs. Trained by Michael McCarthy, the horse finished second in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 21 at Turfway Park. Stark Contrast currently ranks 15th on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 50 points. The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set for April 25. McCarthy prefers running Stark Contrast in the Grade 1 American Turf on the Kentucky Derby undercard, stating that the horse may be more suited to that race. Stark Contrast is owned by Amerman Racing and has a record of 3-2-0 in six starts, with career earnings of $492,700.
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