Brotherly Love Secures Kentucky Derby Berth with Dubai Road to the Derby Win

Dubai, UAE – Brotherly Love earned 20 Kentucky Derby qualifying points with a two-length victory in the Dubai Road to the Kentucky Derby Stakes at Meydan on Friday, February 20, 2026 according to the Kentucky Derby website. The win positions the British-trained colt as a contender for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

Dramatic Scratch Prior to the Race

The race was not without drama, as the favorite, Salloom, was scratched after bursting through the starting gates before the 1 3/16-mile contest as reported by the Daily Racing Form. This left 11 runners competing for the coveted Derby qualifying points.

Brotherly Love’s Performance

With Salloom out of the race, Brotherly Love, trained by Jamie Osborne and ridden by Saffie Osborne, benefited from a fast early pace. Saffie Osborne skillfully guided her mount, and Brotherly Love finished strongly, overtaking Duke Of Immatin to secure the win as noted by Horse Racing Nation.

Family History and Trainer’s Perspective

The victory was particularly sweet for the Osborne family, as Brotherly Love is a half-brother to Heart Of Honor, who finished second in the same race last year. Jamie Osborne expressed his delight, calling it “sweet revenge” and highlighting the incredible achievement of securing his sixth winner of the Carnival as reported by the Paulick Report. He noted that the horse’s preference for dirt racing was evident, and the fast pace of the race suited Brotherly Love’s strengths.

UAE Oaks Results

In a related event at Meydan, the filly Labwah impressed with a victory in the UAE Oaks (G3) according to the Kentucky Derby website.