The 2026 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack is a key stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, awarding valuable qualifying points and giving 3-year-olds a chance to stamp themselves as legitimate contenders.

In this full breakdown, I go horse-by-horse through the Gotham Stakes field, analyze the projected pace scenario, identify vulnerable favorites, and explain exactly how I’m betting the race.