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Kentucky Derby 2026: Brothers Jose and Irad Ortiz finish first and second on Golden Tempo and Renegade
TL;DR
In the 2026 Kentucky Derby, brothers Jose and Irad Ortiz finished first and second, with Jose riding Golden Tempo to victory and Irad on Renegade. This historic finish marks the first time siblings have occupied the top two spots in the race's history.
Key points
- Jose Ortiz rode Golden Tempo to victory
- Irad Ortiz Jr. finished second on Renegade
- Historic first for siblings in Kentucky Derby
- Golden Tempo surged from 18th to 1st
- Thrilling finish at Churchill Downs
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The final stretch of the 2026 Kentucky Derby saw race favorite Renegade and longshot Golden Tempo surge forward in the final stretch, with Golden Tempo getting a historic win.
It was a thrilling finish, and also a big day for two brothers.
Jose Ortiz (Golden Tempo) and Irad Ortiz Jr. (Renegade) were the jockeys atop the top two finishing horses at Churchill Downs on Saturday. You probably don’t need us to tell you that’s a first in race history.
The brothers exchanged a fist bump after crossing the finish line.
Jose (left) and Irad Ortiz (right) had a special day on Saturday.
(Steph Chambers via Getty Images)
The win was Jose’s first at the Kentucky Derby. He also won the Kentucky Oaks atop Always a Runner on Friday, making him the ninth jockey to pull off the double at Churchill Downs.
He said he hopes his brother Irad joins him in reaching the winner’s circle some day, but made clear he was happy to get there first :
Q&A
Who won the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Jose Ortiz won the 2026 Kentucky Derby riding Golden Tempo.
What was significant about the Ortiz brothers in the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The Ortiz brothers, Jose and Irad, made history by finishing first and second in the race, a first for siblings in Kentucky Derby history.
How did Golden Tempo perform in the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Golden Tempo made a remarkable comeback, going from 18th to 1st in the final stretch to secure the victory.
