The journey to the Kentucky Derby is complete, and now all eyes are on Churchill Downs. The 152nd Kentucky Derby is gearing up to bring its unique mix of excitement to Louisville.
With the post position draw and the unveiling of morning line odds, there’s a contagious buzz in the air. Derby week feels like a fresh burst of energy; this is when the anticipation shifts into serious preparation, making it clear who the front-runners are.
Every year, the Derby showcases some of the best elements of horse racing: a lively crowd, extravagant hats, and a lineup of 3-year-old horses ready to chase their dreams.
This morning, the odds are ready, positions are set, and it’s a blend of planning and fate. So, kick back with a mint julep—it’s officially the beginning of the 2026 Triple Crown pursuit.
2026 Kentucky Derby Field
#post position, horse (morning odds)
- Records: Starts, Wins, Places, Shows
#1 Renegades (4-1)
- Record: 5-2-2-1
- Jockey: Irado Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Owner: Lepore Stables
#2 Albus (30-1)
- Record: 4-2-0-1
- Jockey: Manny Franco
- Trainer: Riley Mott
- Owner: Pin Oak Stud
#3 Intrepid (50-1)
- Record: 6-2-1-0
- Jockey: Hector Berrios
- Trainer: Jeff Mullins
- Owner: Dutch Girl Holdings
#4 Litmus Paper (30-1)
#5 Right to Party (30-1)
- Record: 4-1-1-2
- Jockey: Christopher Elliott
- Trainer: Kenny McPeak
- Owner: Chester Broman Sr.
#6 Commandment (6-1)
- Record: 5-4-0-0
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owner: Wasan
#7 Danone Bourbon (20-1)
- Record: 3-3-0-0
- Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
- Trainer: Manabu Ikezoe
- Owner: Danox Co., Ltd.
#8 So Happy (15-1)
- Record: 4-3-0-1
- Jockey: Mike Smith
- Trainer: Mark Glatt
- Owner: Norman Stables and Saints or Sinners
#9 The Pumas (10-1)
- Record: 4-1-2-1
- Jockey: Javier Castellano
- Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
- Owner: OGMA Investments, JR Ranch, High Step Racing
#10 Wonder Dean, Japan (30-1)
- Record: 6-2-2-0
- Jockey: Cristian Demuro
- Trainer: Daisuke Takayanagi
- Owner: Yoshinari Yamamoto
#11 Incredivolt (20-1)
- Record: 5-3-0-0
- Jockey: Jaime Torres
- Trainer: Riley Mott
- Owner: Pin Oak Stud
#12 Chief Wallab (8-1)
- Record: 3-1-1-1
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Trainer: Bill Mott
- Owners: Mike and Katherine Ball
#13 Silence Tactics (20-1)
- Record: 6-2-4-0
- Jockey: Cristian Torres
- Trainer: Mark Cass
- Owner: John Oxley
#14 Potente (20-1)
- Record: 3-2-1-0
- Jockey: Juan Hernandez
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Owner: Speedway Stables
#15 Emerging Markets (15-1)
- Record: 2-2-0-0
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Chad Brown
- Owner: Klaravich Stable
#16 Pavlov (30-1)
- Record: 10-2-4-1
- Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
- Trainer: Doug O’Neill
- Owner: Redum Racing
#17 Six Speed (50-1)
- Record: 5-3-1-1
- Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
- Trainer: Bhupat Seemar
- Owner: Brunetti
#18 Further Add (6-1)
- Record: 6-3-1-1
- Jockey: John Velasquez
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owner: Spender
#19 Golden Tempo (30-1)
- Record: 4-2-0-2
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Shelley Deveau
- Owner: Phipps Stables & St. Elias Stables
#20 Full Power (20-1)
- Record: 7-3-2-1
- Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Owner: St. Elias Stables and Starlight Racing
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