2026 Kentucky Derby: Date, Odds, and How to Watch
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is fast approaching, promising a thrilling day of horse racing. Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about the event, including the date, post positions, odds, and how to tune in.
When and Where is the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Post time for the race is scheduled for 10:57 PM.
2026 Kentucky Derby Post Positions and Odds
The post positions were determined during a draw held on Saturday. Here’s a look at the full field, including their assigned post positions, trainers, jockeys, and current odds:
| Post | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renegade | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher | 5/1 |
| 2 | Albus | Manny Franco | Riley Mott | 47/1 |
| 3 | Intrepido | Hector Berrios | Jeff Mullins | 55/1 |
| 4 | Litmus Test | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | 41/1 |
| 5 | Right to Party | Christopher Elliott | Kenny McPeek | 31/1 |
| 6 | Commandment | Luis Saez | Brad Cox | 8/1 |
| 7 | Danon Bourbon | Atsuya Nishimura | Manabu Ikezoe | 13/1 |
| 8 | So Happy | Mike Smith | Mark Glatt | 6/1 |
| 9 | The Puma | Javier Castellano | Gustavo Delgado | 5/1 |
| 10 | Wonder Dean | Ryusei Sakai | Daisuke Takayanagi | 19/1 |
| 11 | Incredibolt | Jaime Torres | Riley Mott | 37/1 |
| 12 | Chief Wallabee | Junior Alvarado | William Mott | 14/1 |
| 13 | Silent Tactic | Cristian Torres | Mark Casse | 38/1 |
| 14 | Potente | Juan Hernandez | Bob Baffert | 28/1 |
| 15 | Emerging Market | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 13/1 |
| 16 | Pavlovian | Edwin Maldonado | Doug O’Neill | 50/1 |
| 17 | Six Speed | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Bhupat Seemar | 46/1 |
| 18 | Further Ado | John Velazquez | Brad Cox | 7/1 |
| 19 | Golden Tempo | Jose Ortiz | Cherie Devaux | 50/1 |
| 20 | Fulleffort | Tyler Gaffalione | Brad Cox | 19/1 |
| 21 | Great White | Alex Achard | John Ennis | 96/1 |
| 22 | Ocelli | Joseph Ramos | D Whitworth Beckman | 50/1 |
| 23 | Robusta | Emisael Jaramillo | Doug O’Neill | 50/1 |
| 24 | Corona De Oro | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Dallas Stewart | 50/1 |
How to Watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, May 2nd. Coverage begins with pre-race programming, leading up to the main event at 10:57 PM.
Betting on the Kentucky Derby
Fans can securely bet on the Kentucky Derby through TwinSpires.com.