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Who Won the 2026 Kentucky Derby? Golden Tempo Stuns Churchill Downs at 23-1
2026 Kentucky Derby: Predictions, Horses, Odds, Contenders, Jockeys, and Trainers
Everything you need to know for the 2026 Kentucky Derby -- predictions, horses, odds, contenders, jockeys, and trainers.
Kentucky Derby Longshot Bets: 3 Darkhorse Picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Longshot bets for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
Breaking: The Puma Scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby - Updated Picks, Odds & Exotic Bets
2026 Kentucky Derby Live Odds Today: Latest Lines and Morning Movements
Kentucky Derby Best Bets and Predictions: 3 Picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Expert Picks Today: Predictions for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
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Who Won the 2026 Kentucky Derby? Golden Tempo Stuns Churchill Downs at 23-1
Published: May 2, 2026 · Post-Race Golden Tempo has won the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The 23-1 longshot came from dead last in the final turn to win the 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, delivering one of the most dramatic stretch runs in recent Derby history and setting off a massive payout for bettors who had him on their tickets. In the process, trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby. It is a moment that will define the race for years. Missed out on betting The Derby? There's always the Preakness on May 16. [Bet at FanDuel Racing →] Winning time: 2:02.27 Conditions: Fast track, cool and dry, 54°F at Churchill Downs Anyone holding a trifecta ticket with Golden Tempo, Renegade, and Ocelli cashed one of the biggest trifectas in recent Kentucky Derby history
Breaking: The Puma Scratched from 2026 Kentucky Derby - Updated Picks, Odds & Exotic Bets
Published: May 2, 2026 · 12:15 PM ET One of the favorites for tonight's Run for the Roses is out. The Puma has been scratched from the 2026 Kentucky Derby on race morning, leaving a 19-horse field for the 6:57 p.m. ET post time at Churchill Downs. The news reshapes the entire betting market — and every exotic ticket built around The Puma as a key horse needs to be rebuilt before tonight. Here's everything you need to know, including updated picks, new best bets, and revised exotic plays for the 19-horse field. Stay up-to-date on Kentucky Derby odds and contenders, and bet on which horse will win the Kentucky Derby with FanDuel Racing and FanDuel Sportsbook! New FanDuel Racing users can get in on the excitement: place a $5 bet on any race at any track and get $25 back in Racing Bonus
2026 Kentucky Derby: Exacta and Trifecta Picks for Today’s Race
Kentucky Derby Exacta and Trifecta picks and predictions for today.
Kentucky Derby Longshot Bets for Today: Darkhorse Picks for the 2026 Race
Kentucky Derby best longshot bets for today's race.
Kentucky Derby Expert Picks Today: Predictions for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby expert picks for today's race.
Kentucky Derby: Best Bets and Picks for Today’s Run for the Roses
Kentucky Derby best bets and picks for today's race.
Best Kentucky Derby Bets: 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Promo and Bonus on FanDuel Racing
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Promo and Bonus on FanDuel Racing.
Where to Watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby Today: Post Time and How to Watch
Where to Watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby Today: Post Time and How to Watch.
Kentucky Derby Contenders and Odds for Today: Updated Field After Scratches
Kentucky Derby Exacta and Trifecta picks and predictions for today.
2026 Kentucky Derby Live Odds Today: Latest Lines and Morning Movements
⚠️ Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, May 2 — MAJOR UPDATE: The Puma scratched this morning. Renegade is now the sole favorite. Field is 19 horses. The 2026 Kentucky Derby odds have seen significant movement overnight and again this morning, headlined by a race-day scratch that has reshuffled the entire top of the market
2026 Kentucky Derby Odds - Win, Place, and Show Picks: The Simplest Bets for Today's Race
What is the Simplest Kentucky Derby Bet You Can Make Today? The Kentucky Derby is the one day a year millions of people who've never bet on a horse race decide to give it a try. If that's you — welcome. You don't need to be an expert to have a bet on the race tonight
2026 Kentucky Derby Superfecta Picks: Best Bets for the Run for the Roses
What are The Best Superfecta Bets for Today's Kentucky Derby? The Kentucky Derby superfecta is one of the most thrilling — and most lucrative — bets in all of sports. Pick the first four finishers in exact order in a 20-horse field, and the payoff can be life-changing. Even modest tickets routinely return hundreds of dollars on a small investment. Last year's Kentucky Derby superfecta paid $1,682 for a $1 base bet