Brad Cox looks to add 3rd Kentucky Derby contender with Blue Grass win
By Jason Frakes
Published on April 1, 2026.
Louisville trainer Brad Cox has two Kentucky Derby contenders, Fulleffort and Florida Derby winner Commandment. Additionally, Further Ado is the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Cox, who has won the Florida Derby for the second consecutive year, expressed his dedication to the Kentucky Derby as the No. 1 race for his career. The 46-year-old Cox ranks first among North American trainers with 82 wins this year and second behind Steve Asmussen. The 2026 Kentucky Derby could be decided on by Cox as he has two locks for the race.
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