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Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2026Churchill Downs

2026 Kentucky Derby Results & Payouts

Horse Win Place Show
19Golden Tempo $48.24 $19.14 $11.90
1Renegade $7.14 $5.46
22Ocelli $36.34
$2.00 EXACTA 19-1 $278.86
$0.50 TRIFECTA 19-1-22 $5,625.39
$1.00 SUPERFECTA 19-1-22-12 $94,489.95
$1.00 SUPER HIGH FIVE CarryOver $848,360.43
$1.00 DAILY DOUBLE 6-21 $2.60
$1.00 DAILY DOUBLE 6-19 $94.83
$0.50 PICK 3 8-6-21 $11.04
$0.50 PICK 3 8-6-19 $277.29
$0.50 PICK 4 4,5-8-6,8-19 $784.59
$0.50 PICK 5 6,10-4,5-8-6,8-19 2,290.58
$0.20 PICK 6 5-6,10-4,5-8-6,8-19 9,691.24

Official Order of Finish

Position Horse
1st 19Golden Tempo
2nd 1Renegade
3rd 22Ocelli
4th 12Chief Wallabee
5th 7Danon Bourbon
6th 11Incredibolt
7th 6Commandment
8th 10Wonder Dean
9th 8So Happy
10th 15Emerging Market
11th 18Further Ado
12th 14Potente
13th 17Six Speed
14th 23Robusta
15th 2Albus
16th 3Intrepido
17th 4Litmus Test
18th 16Pavlovian
Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2026Churchill Downs
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2026 Kentucky Derby Results & Payouts

Horse Win Place Show
19Golden Tempo $48.24 $19.14 $11.90
1Renegade $7.14 $5.46
22Ocelli $36.34
$2.00 EXACTA 19-1 $278.86
$0.50 TRIFECTA 19-1-22 $5,625.39
$1.00 SUPERFECTA 19-1-22-12 $94,489.95
$1.00 SUPER HIGH FIVE CarryOver $848,360.43
$1.00 DAILY DOUBLE 6-21 $2.60
$1.00 DAILY DOUBLE 6-19 $94.83
$0.50 PICK 3 8-6-21 $11.04
$0.50 PICK 3 8-6-19 $277.29
$0.50 PICK 4 4,5-8-6,8-19 $784.59
$0.50 PICK 5 6,10-4,5-8-6,8-19 2,290.58
$0.20 PICK 6 5-6,10-4,5-8-6,8-19 9,691.24

Official Order of Finish

Position Horse
1st 19Golden Tempo
2nd 1Renegade
3rd 22Ocelli
4th 12Chief Wallabee
5th 7Danon Bourbon
6th 11Incredibolt
7th 6Commandment
8th 10Wonder Dean
9th 8So Happy
10th 15Emerging Market
11th 18Further Ado
12th 14Potente
13th 17Six Speed
14th 23Robusta
15th 2Albus
16th 3Intrepido
17th 4Litmus Test
18th 16Pavlovian
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KY Derby Access Center

About the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown series for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May, the race track has presented the Kentucky Derby continuously since 1875. The Kentucky Derby is run at the distance of 1 1/4 miles and is arguably the most famous horse race in the world.

Horses compete in the Kentucky Derby after qualifying through a series of preparatory races known as the Road to the Kentucky Derby. These stakes races are held at racetracks across the country and award Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers. The Kentucky Derby starters and contenders are comprised of the horses with the most qualifying points, with top international qualifiers also coming from the European-Middle East Road to the Derby and Japanese Road to the Derby qualifying events.

The Kentucky Derby has many traditions, including drinking mint juleps, wearing festive hats, and singing "My Old Kentucky Home" as the horses enter the track. Its sister race, the Kentucky Oaks, exclusively for 3-year-old fillies, takes place the Friday before the Kentucky Derby. Both Oaks Day and Derby Day are treated as local holidays in Louisville.  

The horse who wins the Kentucky Derby receives a blanket of red roses, the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. The race is commonly referred to as the “Run for the Roses.”

The winning horse in the Kentucky Derby becomes the only horse eligible to complete that year's Triple Crown, by running in and winning the two other legs of the series. The middle "jewel" is the Preakness Stakes two weeks later at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, and the final leg is the Belmont Stakes three weeks after the Preakness at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.  In 2026, the Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., and the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., due to the rebuilding of both Pimlico and Belmont Park. The two races are both expected to return to their traditional home tracks in 2027.

Kentucky Derby Winners

Year
Horse
Trainer
Beyer
2025
Sovereignty
Bill Mott
104
2024
Mystik Dan
Kenny McPeek
100
2023
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
105
2022
Rich Strike
Eric Reed
101
2021
Mandaloun
Brad Cox
101
2020
Country House
Bob Baffert
105
2019
Country House
Bill Mott
99
2018
Justify
Bob Baffert
103
2017
Always Dreaming
Todd Pletcher
102
2016
Nyquist
Doug O'Neill
103
2015
American Pharoah
Bob Baffert
105

Kentucky Derby FAQs

  • The Kentucky Derby is open only to the favorite 3-year-old horses that are nominated to the Triple Crown series, and have earned enough qualifying points.

  • Horses earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby through a series of prep races run September – April at multiple tracks across the country.  Points available for the races range from 1-100, depending on the quality of the race and where the horse finishes.  View the full list of “Road to the Kentucky Derby” qualifying races at left.
  • Currently a maximum of 20 horses can run in the Kentucky Derby.   The largest field was 23 horses (1974) for the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby.  The smallest field was just 3 horses (1892 and 1905).
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Kentucky Derby Winners

Year
Horse
Trainer
Beyer
2025
Sovereignty
Bill Mott
104
2024
Mystik Dan
Kenny McPeek
100
2023
Mage
Gustavo Delgado
105
2022
Rich Strike
Eric Reed
101
2021
Mandaloun
Brad Cox
101
2020
Country House
Bob Baffert
105
2019
Country House
Bill Mott
99
2018
Justify
Bob Baffert
103
2017
Always Dreaming
Todd Pletcher
102
2016
Nyquist
Doug O'Neill
103
2015
American Pharoah
Bob Baffert
105

About the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown series for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds. Held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on the first Saturday in May, the race track has presented the Kentucky Derby continuously since 1875. The Kentucky Derby is run at the distance of 1 1/4 miles and is arguably the most famous horse race in the world.

Horses compete in the Kentucky Derby after qualifying through a series of preparatory races known as the Road to the Kentucky Derby. These stakes races are held at racetracks across the country and award Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers. The Kentucky Derby starters and contenders are comprised of the horses with the most qualifying points, with top international qualifiers also coming from the European-Middle East Road to the Derby and Japanese Road to the Derby qualifying events.

The Kentucky Derby has many traditions, including drinking mint juleps, wearing festive hats, and singing "My Old Kentucky Home" as the horses enter the track. Its sister race, the Kentucky Oaks, exclusively for 3-year-old fillies, takes place the Friday before the Kentucky Derby. Both Oaks Day and Derby Day are treated as local holidays in Louisville.  

The horse who wins the Kentucky Derby receives a blanket of red roses, the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. The race is commonly referred to as the “Run for the Roses.”

The winning horse in the Kentucky Derby becomes the only horse eligible to complete that year's Triple Crown, by running in and winning the two other legs of the series. The middle "jewel" is the Preakness Stakes two weeks later at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, and the final leg is the Belmont Stakes three weeks after the Preakness at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.  In 2026, the Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md., and the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., due to the rebuilding of both Pimlico and Belmont Park. The two races are both expected to return to their traditional home tracks in 2027.

Kentucky Derby FAQs

  • The Kentucky Derby is open only to the favorite 3-year-old horses that are nominated to the Triple Crown series, and have earned enough qualifying points.

  • Horses earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby through a series of prep races run September – April at multiple tracks across the country.  Points available for the races range from 1-100, depending on the quality of the race and where the horse finishes.  View the full list of “Road to the Kentucky Derby” qualifying races at left.
  • Currently a maximum of 20 horses can run in the Kentucky Derby.   The largest field was 23 horses (1974) for the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby.  The smallest field was just 3 horses (1892 and 1905).

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Kentucky Derby Field

designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Grening and David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona OddsMorning Line Odds
1
Renegade
98-93-82
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
Arkansas Derby, 3/28, 1st by 4, 98
Into Mischief
5-14-1
Owner:Robert and Lawana Low, Repole Stable
David Grening: Finished fast and still won with something left in Arkansas; think he's primed for top effort.David Aragona: Don't think rail draw hinders him too much; more concerned that he beat a weak group at OP.
2
Albus
83-84-73
Riley MottManny Franco
Wood Memorial, 4/4, 1st by 1 1/4
Yaupon
30-130-1
Owner:Pin Oak Stud
David Grening: Credit for jumping from maiden to G2 Wood win; would have to get faster in a hurry.David Aragona: Appreciate the way he adapted to a new running style in Wood, but benefited from hot pace.
3
Intrepido
85-89-82
Jeff Mullins
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 4th by 10
Quality Road
50-150-1
Owner:Dutch Girl Holdings, Irving Ventures
David Grening: Doesn't seem to have moved forward from 2 and wonder about distance.David Aragona: Did get a wide trip in the SA Derby, but didn't like the way he shut down at the end.
4
Litmus Test
79-82-96
Bob BaffertMartin Garcia
Arkansas Derby, 3/28, 7th by 10 1/4, 79
Nyquist
30-150-1
Owner:SF Racing LLC Starlight Racing, Madak
David Grening: With Baffert putting blinkers back on, expect him to be a pace factor.David Aragona: Last year's BC Juvenile 4th hasn't gone on, but did flash speed in recent Churchill work.
5
Right to Party
81-77-68
Kenny McPeekChris Elliott
Wood Memorial, 4/4, 2nd by 1 1/4
Constitution
SCR
Owner:Chester Broman Sr.
David Grening: Sit back, make a run, pass as many as you can, and enjoy the experience.David Aragona: His performance really underscores how dramatically the early pace came apart in the Wood.
6
Commandment
100-101-91
Brad CoxLuis Saez
Florida Derby, 3/28, 1st by nose, 100
Into Mischief
6-16-1
Owner:Wathnan Racing
David Grening: Adaptable to any pace scenario; strong finisher in Saez should fit him well.David Aragona: Won the best prep and has proven he can do it with different kinds of trips; solid contender.
7
Danon Bourbon
Manabu IkezoeAtsuya Nishimura
Fukuryu, 3/28, 1st by 3 1/2
Maxfield
15-120-1
Owner:Danox Co. Ltd
David Grening: Not sure what he's beaten in Japan but has impressed; tactical speed serves him well.David Aragona: He's relatively untested but has made a positive visual impression in every start; wild card.
8
So Happy
100-86-96
Mark GlattMike Smith
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 1st by 2 3/4
Runhappy
15-115-1
Owner:Norman Stables, Saints or Sinners
David Grening: Had beautiful trip beating suspect group in Santa Anita Derby; waters get deeper in Kentucky.David Aragona: SA Derby was no lighter than Blue Grass or Wood, and he finished well; hardly out of this.
9
The Puma
100-94-83
Gustavo Delgado Sr.Javier Castellano
Florida Derby, 3/28, 2nd by nose, 100
Essential Quality
SCR
Owner:OGMA Investments, JR Ranch, High Step Racing
David Grening: Thought his last workout at Gulfstream was very good; wonder how he'd react to kickback.David Aragona: Florida Derby proved he's a top contender; his 4/18 workout suggests he can move forward again.
10
Wonder Dean
Daisuke TakayanagiRyusei Sakai
UAE Derby, 3/28, 1st by 2 1/2
Dee Majesty
30-130-1
Owner:Yoshinari Yamamoto
David Grening: Solid effort but ran down a horse who might be distance-challenged.David Aragona: His form was underrated coming into UAE Derby; still a big leap to take down best in the U.S.
11
Incredibolt
88-58-82
Riley MottJaime Torres
Virginia Derby, 3/14, 1st by 4
Bolt d'Oro
15-120-1
Owner:Pin Oak Stud
David Grening: Finished strong with rail run to rebound from Holy Bull dud; believe he handles distance.David Aragona: Beat mediocre field with perfect trip at CNL; does own a stakes win over the Churchill surface.
12
Chief Wallabee
99-100-89
Bill MottJunior Alvarado
Florida Derby, 3/28, 3rd by 1/2, 99
by Constitution
8-18-1
Owner:Michael and Katherine Ball
David Grening: Eye-catching workout with monster gallop-out in blinkers at CD likely makes him Derby "buzz horse".David Aragona: Most horses work better in blinkers, but racing better in blinkers can be another matter.
13
Silent Tactic
91-91-88
Mark CasseCristian Torres
Rebel, 3/1, 2nd by nose
Tacitus
SCR
Owner:John Oxley
David Grening: Best race may be sitting farther back in race with pace; always shows up and will be a price.David Aragona: Don't love that his progression appears to have stalled; does have right kind of style for Derby.
14
Potente
95-89-79
Bob BaffertJuan Hernandez
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 2nd by 2 3/4
Into Mischief
20-120-1
Owner:Speedway Stables
David Grening: Gritty 2nd in SA Derby, probably better with a target; not sure he wants 1 1/4M.David Aragona: Didn't see much of an excuse in final prep, but hard to count out Baffert in the Derby.
15
Emerging Market
90-97
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Louisiana Derby, 3/21, 1st by head, 90
Candy Ride
12-115-1
Owner:Klaravich Stables
David Grening: Credit for battling to win Louisiana Derby; lack of experience still a concern.David Aragona: Not sure Louisiana Derby was a particularly strong prep; has talent, but much to overcome.
16
Pavlovian
90-87-71
Doug O'NeillEdwin Maldonado
Louisiana Derby, 3/21, 3rd by 1, 88
Pavel
30-130-1
Owner:Reddam Racing
David Grening: Was certainly game in defeat in Louisiana; may benefit in a field that may not have much speedDavid Aragona: Has attained a new level since they've started riding him aggressively; showed heart in defeat.
17
Six Speed
Bhupat Seemar
UAE Derby, 3/28, 2nd by 2 1/2
Not This Time
50-150-1
Owner:Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type, Adkisson, Swinbank
David Grening: Good effort first time going two turns, not sure he'll benefit from 1 1/4M.David Aragona: If nothing else, should be a major pace presence; seemed unrateable in UAE Derby.
18
Further Ado
106-92-82
Brad CoxJohn Velazquez
Blue Grass, 1 1/8M, Keeneland, 4/4
Gun Runner
9-26-1
Owner:Spendthrift Farm
David Aragona: The Preakness is at Laurel, the Belmont is at Saratoga; can they move the Derby to Keeneland?David Aragona: Raced close to moderate paces in both Keeneland wins; drawn well outside of all other speeds.
13
Golden Tempo
84-81-78
Cherie DeVaux
Risen Star, 2/14, 3rd by 6
Curlin
35-1
Owner:Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
David Grening: Left himself too much to do again, this time couldn't overcome. Sounds like blinkers going on.David Aragona: Race flow and track profile didn't really suit him; coming along, but does need to get a lot faster.
20
Fulleffort
94-83-78
Brad CoxTyler Gaffalione
Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/21, 1st by 2 1/2, 94
Liam's Map
SCR
Owner:St. Elias Stable, Starlight Racing
David Grening: Seems to be handling dirt well in the a.m.; think distance suits; but is he fast enough?David Aragona: Many parallels between him and last year's Derby 4th Final Gambit; can he take to dirt as well?
21
Great White
72-84-71
John EnnisAlex Achard
Volatile
50-150-1
Owner:Three Chimneys Farm and Ennis, John
David Grening: First race on dirt wasn't any good; don't see why he's coming back for more.David Aragona: Massive horse didn't seem to get over dirt that well in Blue Grass; seems too slow
22
Ocelli
81-78-77
D. Whitworth BeckmanTyler Gaffalione
Connect
50-150-1
Owner:Durr, Ashley, Tate, Anthony and Front Page Equestrian, LLC
David Grening: Took blinkers off and ran a decent third in a slow Wood Memorial; unlikely a factor here.David Aragona: One of many who picked up pieces late in the Wood; asking an awful lot of this maiden
23
Robusta
76-89-78
Doug O'NeillCristian Torres
Accelerate
50-150-1
Owner:Calumet Farm
David Grening: Ran solid in the San Felipe and would likely add pace should he draw in.David Aragona: Still not sure where San Felipe effort came from, but even that doesn't make him good enough.
24
(AE) Corona de Oro
80-87-92
Dallas StewartBrian Hernandez Jr. (second preference)
Bolt d'Oro
Owner:On Our Own Stable, LLC, Commonwealth Stable, U Racing Stables, LLC, Saints or Si
David Grening: Trainer has pulled off some upsets in his career; this would usurp anything he's ever done.David Aragona: Not like the Lexington is a key prep anymore, and he was a non-threatening third.
Road to the Derby Results
Saturday, May. 02, 2026
CDKentucky Derby (G1)
$5,000,0001 1/4 Miles
Winner / Beyer: Golden Tempo
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026
KEELexington
$400,0001 1/16 milesPoints Awarded: 20-10-6-4-2
Winner / Beyer: Trendsetter 85
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr. 04, 2026
AQUWood Memorial
$750,0001 1/8 milesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: Albus
ChartRace Recap
KEEBlue Grass
$1,250,0001 1/8 MilesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: Further Ado 106
Race Recap
SASanta Anity Derby
$500,0001 1/8 milesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: So Happy 100
Race Recap

Road to the Derby Results

RaceTrackDistanceWinner / BeyerPoints Awarded
Saturday, May 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby (G1)Churchill Downs1 1/4 MilesGolden Tempo –
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
LexingtonKeeneland1 1/16 milesTrendsetter 8520-10-6-4-2
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr 04, 2026
Wood MemorialAqueduct1 1/8 milesAlbus 100-50-25-15-10
ChartRace Recap
Blue GrassKeeneland1 1/8 MilesFurther Ado 106100-50-25-15-10
Race Recap
Santa Anity DerbySanta Anita1 1/8 milesSo Happy 100100-50-25-15-10
Race Recap

Road to the Derby Results

DateRaceTrackDistanceWinner / BeyerPoints Awarded
SaturdayMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby (G1)Churchill Downs1 1/4 MilesGolden Tempo–Race Recap
SaturdayApr 11, 2026
LexingtonKeeneland1 1/16 milesTrendsetter8520-10-6-4-2Race Recap
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Wood MemorialAqueduct1 1/8 milesAlbus100-50-25-15-10Race RecapChart
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Blue GrassKeeneland1 1/8 MilesFurther Ado106100-50-25-15-10Race Recap
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Santa Anity DerbySanta Anita1 1/8 milesSo Happy100100-50-25-15-10Race Recap

Kentucky Derby Point Standings

Rank
Horse
Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
Earnings
1
Commandment
Brad Cox
Commandment
Brad Cox
150
$943,020
2
Paladin
Chad Brown
Paladin
Chad Brown
60
$437,500
3
Silent Tactic
Mark Casse
Silent Tactic
Mark Casse
50
$742,630
4
Class President
Todd Pletcher
Class President
Todd Pletcher
50
$569,700
5
Iron Honor
Chad Brown
Iron Honor
Chad Brown
50
$165,000
6
Chip Honcho
Steve Asmussen
Chip Honcho
Steve Asmussen
39
$170,000
7
Golden Tempo
Cherie DeVaux
Golden Tempo
Cherie DeVaux
35
$200,000
8
Litmus Test
Bob Baffert
Litmus Test
Bob Baffert
34
$392,188
9
Renegade
Todd Pletcher
Renegade
Todd Pletcher
25
$170,000
10
Chief Wallabee
Bill Mott
Chief Wallabee
Bill Mott
25
$76,800

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Kentucky Derby Field

designates Keeneland sales grad. Comments by David Grening and David Aragona.
Post
HorseLast 3 Beyers
TrainerJockey
Last Race
Sire
David Aragona OddsMorning Line Odds
1
Renegade
98-93-82
Todd PletcherIrad Ortiz, Jr.
Arkansas Derby, 3/28, 1st by 4, 98
Into Mischief
5-14-1
Owner:Robert and Lawana Low, Repole Stable
David Grening: Finished fast and still won with something left in Arkansas; think he's primed for top effort.David Aragona: Don't think rail draw hinders him too much; more concerned that he beat a weak group at OP.
2
Albus
83-84-73
Riley MottManny Franco
Wood Memorial, 4/4, 1st by 1 1/4
Yaupon
30-130-1
Owner:Pin Oak Stud
David Grening: Credit for jumping from maiden to G2 Wood win; would have to get faster in a hurry.David Aragona: Appreciate the way he adapted to a new running style in Wood, but benefited from hot pace.
3
Intrepido
85-89-82
Jeff Mullins
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 4th by 10
Quality Road
50-150-1
Owner:Dutch Girl Holdings, Irving Ventures
David Grening: Doesn't seem to have moved forward from 2 and wonder about distance.David Aragona: Did get a wide trip in the SA Derby, but didn't like the way he shut down at the end.
4
Litmus Test
79-82-96
Bob BaffertMartin Garcia
Arkansas Derby, 3/28, 7th by 10 1/4, 79
Nyquist
30-150-1
Owner:SF Racing LLC Starlight Racing, Madak
David Grening: With Baffert putting blinkers back on, expect him to be a pace factor.David Aragona: Last year's BC Juvenile 4th hasn't gone on, but did flash speed in recent Churchill work.
5
Right to Party
81-77-68
Kenny McPeekChris Elliott
Wood Memorial, 4/4, 2nd by 1 1/4
Constitution
SCR
Owner:Chester Broman Sr.
David Grening: Sit back, make a run, pass as many as you can, and enjoy the experience.David Aragona: His performance really underscores how dramatically the early pace came apart in the Wood.
6
Commandment
100-101-91
Brad CoxLuis Saez
Florida Derby, 3/28, 1st by nose, 100
Into Mischief
6-16-1
Owner:Wathnan Racing
David Grening: Adaptable to any pace scenario; strong finisher in Saez should fit him well.David Aragona: Won the best prep and has proven he can do it with different kinds of trips; solid contender.
7
Danon Bourbon
Manabu IkezoeAtsuya Nishimura
Fukuryu, 3/28, 1st by 3 1/2
Maxfield
15-120-1
Owner:Danox Co. Ltd
David Grening: Not sure what he's beaten in Japan but has impressed; tactical speed serves him well.David Aragona: He's relatively untested but has made a positive visual impression in every start; wild card.
8
So Happy
100-86-96
Mark GlattMike Smith
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 1st by 2 3/4
Runhappy
15-115-1
Owner:Norman Stables, Saints or Sinners
David Grening: Had beautiful trip beating suspect group in Santa Anita Derby; waters get deeper in Kentucky.David Aragona: SA Derby was no lighter than Blue Grass or Wood, and he finished well; hardly out of this.
9
The Puma
100-94-83
Gustavo Delgado Sr.Javier Castellano
Florida Derby, 3/28, 2nd by nose, 100
Essential Quality
SCR
Owner:OGMA Investments, JR Ranch, High Step Racing
David Grening: Thought his last workout at Gulfstream was very good; wonder how he'd react to kickback.David Aragona: Florida Derby proved he's a top contender; his 4/18 workout suggests he can move forward again.
10
Wonder Dean
Daisuke TakayanagiRyusei Sakai
UAE Derby, 3/28, 1st by 2 1/2
Dee Majesty
30-130-1
Owner:Yoshinari Yamamoto
David Grening: Solid effort but ran down a horse who might be distance-challenged.David Aragona: His form was underrated coming into UAE Derby; still a big leap to take down best in the U.S.
11
Incredibolt
88-58-82
Riley MottJaime Torres
Virginia Derby, 3/14, 1st by 4
Bolt d'Oro
15-120-1
Owner:Pin Oak Stud
David Grening: Finished strong with rail run to rebound from Holy Bull dud; believe he handles distance.David Aragona: Beat mediocre field with perfect trip at CNL; does own a stakes win over the Churchill surface.
12
Chief Wallabee
99-100-89
Bill MottJunior Alvarado
Florida Derby, 3/28, 3rd by 1/2, 99
by Constitution
8-18-1
Owner:Michael and Katherine Ball
David Grening: Eye-catching workout with monster gallop-out in blinkers at CD likely makes him Derby "buzz horse".David Aragona: Most horses work better in blinkers, but racing better in blinkers can be another matter.
13
Silent Tactic
91-91-88
Mark CasseCristian Torres
Rebel, 3/1, 2nd by nose
Tacitus
SCR
Owner:John Oxley
David Grening: Best race may be sitting farther back in race with pace; always shows up and will be a price.David Aragona: Don't love that his progression appears to have stalled; does have right kind of style for Derby.
14
Potente
95-89-79
Bob BaffertJuan Hernandez
Santa Anita Derby, 4/4, 2nd by 2 3/4
Into Mischief
20-120-1
Owner:Speedway Stables
David Grening: Gritty 2nd in SA Derby, probably better with a target; not sure he wants 1 1/4M.David Aragona: Didn't see much of an excuse in final prep, but hard to count out Baffert in the Derby.
15
Emerging Market
90-97
Chad BrownFlavien Prat
Louisiana Derby, 3/21, 1st by head, 90
Candy Ride
12-115-1
Owner:Klaravich Stables
David Grening: Credit for battling to win Louisiana Derby; lack of experience still a concern.David Aragona: Not sure Louisiana Derby was a particularly strong prep; has talent, but much to overcome.
16
Pavlovian
90-87-71
Doug O'NeillEdwin Maldonado
Louisiana Derby, 3/21, 3rd by 1, 88
Pavel
30-130-1
Owner:Reddam Racing
David Grening: Was certainly game in defeat in Louisiana; may benefit in a field that may not have much speedDavid Aragona: Has attained a new level since they've started riding him aggressively; showed heart in defeat.
17
Six Speed
Bhupat Seemar
UAE Derby, 3/28, 2nd by 2 1/2
Not This Time
50-150-1
Owner:Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type, Adkisson, Swinbank
David Grening: Good effort first time going two turns, not sure he'll benefit from 1 1/4M.David Aragona: If nothing else, should be a major pace presence; seemed unrateable in UAE Derby.
18
Further Ado
106-92-82
Brad CoxJohn Velazquez
Blue Grass, 1 1/8M, Keeneland, 4/4
Gun Runner
9-26-1
Owner:Spendthrift Farm
David Aragona: The Preakness is at Laurel, the Belmont is at Saratoga; can they move the Derby to Keeneland?David Aragona: Raced close to moderate paces in both Keeneland wins; drawn well outside of all other speeds.
13
Golden Tempo
84-81-78
Cherie DeVaux
Risen Star, 2/14, 3rd by 6
Curlin
35-1
Owner:Phipps Stable, St. Elias Stable
David Grening: Left himself too much to do again, this time couldn't overcome. Sounds like blinkers going on.David Aragona: Race flow and track profile didn't really suit him; coming along, but does need to get a lot faster.
20
Fulleffort
94-83-78
Brad CoxTyler Gaffalione
Jeff Ruby Steaks, 3/21, 1st by 2 1/2, 94
Liam's Map
SCR
Owner:St. Elias Stable, Starlight Racing
David Grening: Seems to be handling dirt well in the a.m.; think distance suits; but is he fast enough?David Aragona: Many parallels between him and last year's Derby 4th Final Gambit; can he take to dirt as well?
21
Great White
72-84-71
John EnnisAlex Achard
Volatile
50-150-1
Owner:Three Chimneys Farm and Ennis, John
David Grening: First race on dirt wasn't any good; don't see why he's coming back for more.David Aragona: Massive horse didn't seem to get over dirt that well in Blue Grass; seems too slow
22
Ocelli
81-78-77
D. Whitworth BeckmanTyler Gaffalione
Connect
50-150-1
Owner:Durr, Ashley, Tate, Anthony and Front Page Equestrian, LLC
David Grening: Took blinkers off and ran a decent third in a slow Wood Memorial; unlikely a factor here.David Aragona: One of many who picked up pieces late in the Wood; asking an awful lot of this maiden
23
Robusta
76-89-78
Doug O'NeillCristian Torres
Accelerate
50-150-1
Owner:Calumet Farm
David Grening: Ran solid in the San Felipe and would likely add pace should he draw in.David Aragona: Still not sure where San Felipe effort came from, but even that doesn't make him good enough.
24
(AE) Corona de Oro
80-87-92
Dallas StewartBrian Hernandez Jr. (second preference)
Bolt d'Oro
Owner:On Our Own Stable, LLC, Commonwealth Stable, U Racing Stables, LLC, Saints or Si
David Grening: Trainer has pulled off some upsets in his career; this would usurp anything he's ever done.David Aragona: Not like the Lexington is a key prep anymore, and he was a non-threatening third.

Kentucky Derby Point Standings

Rank
Horse
Trainer
Horse
Trainer
Points
Earnings
1
Commandment
Brad Cox
Commandment
Brad Cox
150
$943,020
2
Paladin
Chad Brown
Paladin
Chad Brown
60
$437,500
3
Silent Tactic
Mark Casse
Silent Tactic
Mark Casse
50
$742,630
4
Class President
Todd Pletcher
Class President
Todd Pletcher
50
$569,700
5
Iron Honor
Chad Brown
Iron Honor
Chad Brown
50
$165,000
6
Chip Honcho
Steve Asmussen
Chip Honcho
Steve Asmussen
39
$170,000
7
Golden Tempo
Cherie DeVaux
Golden Tempo
Cherie DeVaux
35
$200,000
8
Litmus Test
Bob Baffert
Litmus Test
Bob Baffert
34
$392,188
9
Renegade
Todd Pletcher
Renegade
Todd Pletcher
25
$170,000
10
Chief Wallabee
Bill Mott
Chief Wallabee
Bill Mott
25
$76,800
Road to the Derby Results
Saturday, May. 02, 2026
CDKentucky Derby (G1)
$5,000,0001 1/4 Miles
Winner / Beyer: Golden Tempo
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026
KEELexington
$400,0001 1/16 milesPoints Awarded: 20-10-6-4-2
Winner / Beyer: Trendsetter 85
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr. 04, 2026
AQUWood Memorial
$750,0001 1/8 milesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: Albus
ChartRace Recap
KEEBlue Grass
$1,250,0001 1/8 MilesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: Further Ado 106
Race Recap
SASanta Anity Derby
$500,0001 1/8 milesPoints Awarded: 100-50-25-15-10
Winner / Beyer: So Happy 100
Race Recap

Road to the Derby Results

RaceTrackDistanceWinner / BeyerPoints Awarded
Saturday, May 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby (G1)Churchill Downs1 1/4 MilesGolden Tempo –
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr 11, 2026
LexingtonKeeneland1 1/16 milesTrendsetter 8520-10-6-4-2
Race Recap
Saturday, Apr 04, 2026
Wood MemorialAqueduct1 1/8 milesAlbus 100-50-25-15-10
ChartRace Recap
Blue GrassKeeneland1 1/8 MilesFurther Ado 106100-50-25-15-10
Race Recap
Santa Anity DerbySanta Anita1 1/8 milesSo Happy 100100-50-25-15-10
Race Recap

Road to the Derby Results

DateRaceTrackDistanceWinner / BeyerPoints Awarded
SaturdayMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby (G1)Churchill Downs1 1/4 MilesGolden Tempo–Race Recap
SaturdayApr 11, 2026
LexingtonKeeneland1 1/16 milesTrendsetter8520-10-6-4-2Race Recap
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Wood MemorialAqueduct1 1/8 milesAlbus100-50-25-15-10Race RecapChart
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Blue GrassKeeneland1 1/8 MilesFurther Ado106100-50-25-15-10Race Recap
SaturdayApr 04, 2026
Santa Anity DerbySanta Anita1 1/8 milesSo Happy100100-50-25-15-10Race Recap

Road to the Kentucky Derby News

Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo not definite for Preakness start
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo not definite for Preakness start
Early indications are that Golden Tempo came out of his victory in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby in good order and will be considered, but is not yet definite, to run in the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, trainer Cherie DeVaux said Sunday mor...
David Grening
Kentucky Derby 2026: Great White, scratched after fall entering gate, in 'perfect' condition
Kentucky Derby 2026: Great White, scratched after fall entering gate, in 'perfect' condition
Nicole Russo
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo storms home for upset; DeVaux first female trainer to win
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo storms home for upset; DeVaux first female trainer to win
David GreningMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby 2026: Loyalty kept Jose Ortiz aboard Golden Tempo
Kentucky Derby 2026: Loyalty kept Jose Ortiz aboard Golden Tempo
Mike WelschMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby 2026: Complete order of finish
Kentucky Derby 2026: Complete order of finish
DRF Staff
Kentucky Derby 2026: Total wagering declines first time in five years
Kentucky Derby 2026: Total wagering declines first time in five years
Matt Hegarty
Kentucky Derby 2026: Commandment, So Happy co-favorites in mid-day betting
Kentucky Derby 2026: Commandment, So Happy co-favorites in mid-day betting
Matt Hegarty
Kentucky Derby 2026: Renegade's treacherous post makes a tough race tougher
Kentucky Derby 2026: Renegade's treacherous post makes a tough race tougher
David GreningMay 02, 2026

Road to the Kentucky Derby News

Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo not definite for Preakness start
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo not definite for Preakness start
Early indications are that Golden Tempo came out of his victory in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby in good order and will be considered, but is not yet definite, to run in the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on May 16, trainer Cherie DeVaux said Sunday mor...
David Grening
Kentucky Derby 2026: Great White, scratched after fall entering gate, in 'perfect' condition
Kentucky Derby 2026: Great White, scratched after fall entering gate, in 'perfect' condition
Nicole Russo
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo storms home for upset; DeVaux first female trainer to win
Kentucky Derby 2026: Golden Tempo storms home for upset; DeVaux first female trainer to win
David GreningMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby 2026: Loyalty kept Jose Ortiz aboard Golden Tempo
Kentucky Derby 2026: Loyalty kept Jose Ortiz aboard Golden Tempo
Mike WelschMay 02, 2026
Kentucky Derby 2026: Complete order of finish
Kentucky Derby 2026: Complete order of finish
DRF Staff
Kentucky Derby 2026: Total wagering declines first time in five years
Kentucky Derby 2026: Total wagering declines first time in five years
Matt Hegarty
Kentucky Derby 2026: Commandment, So Happy co-favorites in mid-day betting
Kentucky Derby 2026: Commandment, So Happy co-favorites in mid-day betting
Matt Hegarty
Kentucky Derby 2026: Renegade's treacherous post makes a tough race tougher
Kentucky Derby 2026: Renegade's treacherous post makes a tough race tougher
David GreningMay 02, 2026