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OPI PEDIGREE ALERT

Chip Honcho (#3) brings a field-high 137.9 OPI Pedigree Index into the Louisiana Derby. Sired by Connect, his DNA suggests he is purpose-built for the testing 1 3/16-mile distance, backed by a dam side that thrives at 9 furlongs and beyond. As a "Real Winner" who has already passed our Track Hard Filter, his pedigree index confirms the stamina required to handle the longest stretch in North America. See the full OPI Scoreboard & Distance Hard Filters →

2026 Free PPs: Elite Horse Racing Intelligence

Transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Access curated Trainer PPs, Sire Indexing, and the Overall Performance Index (OPI) for the 2026 Triple Crown trail.

NEXT RACE: LOUISIANA DERBY

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Derby Leaderboard Top Movers

1
Paladin (60 pts)

Risen Star Winner; Elite 95 Recent Speed Fig

96.5 OPI
  • 2. Incredibolt 60 pts
  • 3. The Puma 56 pts
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Oaks Leaderboard Top Movers

1
Explora (95 pts)

Baffert Lead Contender

92.8 OPI
  • 2. Bella Ballerina 60 pts
  • 3. Bottle of Rouge 57.5 pts
Full Oaks Standings →

FPPS Weekend Preview: Louisiana Derby (G2)

Our focus shifts to Fair Grounds this Saturday. While Golden Tempo (OPI: 118.2) leads the field, our Overall Performance Index identifies Chip Honcho as the primary threat. His Competitive Grade of A- and his pedigree suggests he's built for two turns.

Value Play: Watch for Emerging Market (OPI: 113.8), a live longshot with high pedigree efficiency.

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Official Field Analysis: Louisiana Derby (G2)

March 21, 2026 | Post: 6:42 PM ET

The road to the Derby runs through New Orleans this Saturday. At a grueling 1 3/16 miles on the dirt, the fpps model is identifying a clear divide between the high-ceiling "new shooters" and proven stakes veterans. With 100 points on the line, we are applying our Lifetime Track and Distance hard filters alongside a Medication Downgrade for runners transitioning to a Lasix-free environment. Look for the Blinkers ON move for Golden Tempo to potentially shift the OPI balance in this historic prep.

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Horse OPI Pedigree Comp Grade Recent Speed OPI Score Status
Pavlovian 134.2 B+ 95 112.2 REAL WINNER
Autobahn 126.1 C+ 80 104.1 REAL WINNER
Chip Honcho 137.9 A- 97 117.9 REAL WINNER
Universe 130.3 A- 89 111.5 REAL WINNER
Golden Tempo 135.8 A 91 118.2 REAL WINNER
Spirit of Royal 127.5 C 84 105.7 REAL WINNER
Blacksmith 133.2 B 92 112.4 PAPER
Easterly 125.4 B- 87 107.8 PAPER
Emerging Market 130.3 B+ 99 113.8 PAPER
The OPI Watchlist
  • Chip Honcho (3-1): The "Class" horse. Coming off a rugged runner-up finish in the Risen Star, his tactical speed and 137.9 OPI Pedigree Index make him the definitive gate-to-wire threat.
  • Golden Tempo (7-2): The "Value" play. A Fair Grounds expert (2-for-3) whose OPI score surged with the Blinkers ON move. He’s the most likely to relish the long New Orleans stretch.
The "Hard Filter" Forecast

Medication & Distance Warning: Emerging Market (6-1) and Blacksmith (6-1) are treated as "Paper Contenders" as they ship in to face the grueling 1 3/16-mile trip without Lasix for the first time. Our filters heavily favor those with established 9f+ stamina.

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Historical OPI Analysis: See how the Three-Pillar system and Distance Hard Filters performed in our 2026 Virginia Derby Feature →

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