Haskell Stakes 2026: Field, Picks and Broadcast

Full Field and Odds

The $1 million Haskell Stakes heads the second half of the 2026 racing season this Saturday at Monmouth Park. A total of 14 races are on the card, with seven stakes events—five of them graded—lining up on Haskell Day. The gates open at 9 a.m., and the first race strikes the door at noon.

Here is the complete list of the seven entries, their jockeys, trainers and current odds:

When to Tune In

NBC Sports will carry a national broadcast of the Haskell Stakes and the United Nations Stakes this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET at Monmouth Park. The race will also be available on Peacock for streaming viewers across the country. Fans in the New York metropolitan area can catch the action live from the track or online.

Expert Picks and Analysis

Top Picks from the Blog’s Panel

The panel’s leading contenders are Further Ado, Iron Honor, Ocelli and Napoleon Solo. Further Ado is a Derby favorite who bounced back from a rough trip to dominate the Matt Winn Stakes and will look for a clean run here. Iron Honor, coming off a lackluster Preakness, can sit off the early pace and may be improving.

Ocelli is being considered as a dark‑horse pick for third place, while Napoleon Solo, a Preakness winner, is expected to set the pace and push for the wire. His recent stewardship issues are unlikely to affect his performance on the track.

Individual Expert Insights

Sean Nolan, a 21‑time National Horseplayers Championship qualifier, favors Napoleon Solo for his longer‑distance effort, The Puma for his willingness to battle near the front, and Baby Vino for a steady ride that could catch the field off‑guard.

Steven Falk of the Asbury Park Press highlights Napoleon Solo as a likely pace‑setter in a speed‑friendly Monmouth environment, The Puma for returning after a long layoff and showing early pace, and Further Ado for his top Beyer Speed Figure of 106 from the Blue Grass Stakes.

Greg Giombarrese, communications director for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, backs Iron Honor to improve on his Preakness showing, The Puma for his recent return after injury, and Napoleon Solo as a solid wire‑to‑wire candidate despite a shorter price.

Bob Jordan, the Asbury Park Press sports editor, puts his confidence in The Puma despite a rider change, Iron Honor for a promising close pace, Ocelli as a fresh maiden winner, and Further Ado noting that favorites have captured 57 % of the last 21 Haskell races.

What to Watch This Weekend

The Haskell Day program promises speed and strategy, with a field ranging from longshots like Star Sweeper to clear favorites such as Further Ado. The combination of graded stakes, varied running styles and the Saturday afternoon slot makes this race a must‑see showdown for horse‑racing fans.