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2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes horses, odds, predictions, posts: Picks from proven horse racing expert
TL;DR
Jumping the Gun is the 3-1 favorite for the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Laurel Park, set for 6:14 p.m. ET. Other top contenders include Braken Poppa and My Miss Mo, both at 7-2 odds.
Key points
- Jumping the Gun is the 3-1 favorite
- Race features a 10-horse field
- Post time is set for 6:14 p.m. ET
- Braken Poppa and My Miss Mo are both at 7-2 odds
- A.P.'s Girl is at 5-1
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A red-hot filly in Jumping the Gun is the 3-1 favorite for Friday's 10-horse field 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland. A 3-year-old daughter of Gun Runner, Jumping the Gun has three wins, two seconds and one third in six career starts. But she finished second in her only career graded stakes start. Post time for the Grade 2 race is set for 6:14 p.m. ET.
Braken Poppa (7-2), My Miss Mo (7-2), A.P.'s Girl (5-1) and Holly's Holiday (6-1) round out the top five on the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes odds board. Majestic Lucia is at 12-1, while Ivy Girl and Haute Diva are both at 15-1. Before making any 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes picks, be sure to see the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes predictions and best bets from SportsLine's elite horse racing expert Gene Menez.
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A former reporter and editor at Sports Illustrated, Menez covered an array of sports, including horse racing, for the magazine and its website for almost 14 years. Between 2010 and 2012, he served as SI's handicapper for the Triple Crown races and correctly predicted Super Saver to win the Kentucky Derby in 2010.
In 2015, while writing for Sports on Earth, Menez accurately gave out the Kentucky Derby superfecta (American Pharoah, Firing Line, Dortmund and Frosted), which paid $1,268.20 for $2. Then in 2017, he tweeted out his Kentucky Derby picks, including Always Dreaming to win, and hit the Pick 4, which paid almost $6,900 on a $1 bet. In 2024, Menez gave out 18-1 Mystik Dan as a live longshot in the Kentucky Derby. In last year's Kentucky Derby, he hammered the exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
Now, with the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes approaching, Menez is sharing his 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes betting picks and 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes predictions over at SportsLine. .
Q&A
What are the odds for the top horses in the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes?
The top horses include Jumping the Gun at 3-1, Braken Poppa and My Miss Mo both at 7-2, and A.P.'s Girl at 5-1.
What time does the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes race start?
The race is scheduled to start at 6:14 p.m. ET on Friday.
Who is the favorite for the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes?
Jumping the Gun is the favorite with odds of 3-1.
Where is the 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes being held?
The race is being held at Laurel Park in Maryland.