Dave Portnoy’s horse makes Kentucky Oaks field — and money is pouring in
Dave Portnoy's filly, Lovely Grey, has qualified for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks after a late scratch opened a spot in the field. Despite being a 30-1 longshot on the morning line, betting interest has surged, driving her odds down significantly ahead of the race. The horse, owned by Portnoy’s Go Go Greys Stable, will make her first start on a fast dirt track at Churchill Downs.
- ▪Lovely Grey, owned by Dave Portnoy, entered the Kentucky Oaks after Bottle of Rouge was scratched due to a cough.
- ▪The filly was originally on the also-eligible list and is listed at 30-1 morning line odds but saw her odds shorten to 6-1 due to heavy betting.
- ▪Lovely Grey has one win in seven career starts and will be making her first start on a fast dirt track.
- ▪Trained by Kelsey Danner and ridden by jockey Dylan Davis, Lovely Grey is a daughter of 2019 Kentucky Derby horse Vekoma.
- ▪Portnoy’s stable, Go Go Greys, focuses exclusively on gray horses, with Lovely Grey acquired privately after failing to meet her reserve at auction.
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Betting Dave Portnoy’s horse makes Kentucky Oaks field — and money is pouring in By Sean Treppedi Published April 30, 2026, 4:26 p.m. ET Horses run on the track during morning workouts at Churchill Downs, Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2026 Kentucky Derby with a field of 20 will be run on Saturday, May 2nd. Kentucky Derby, Louisville, United States - 30 Apr 2026 Pat Benic/UPI/Shutterstock Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. She’s a long shot, but Dave Portnoy is happy to have a horse in the race. The Barstool Sports founder’s filly, No.
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