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Kentucky Derby 2026 leaderboard: Current projected field with 2 weeks to go
TL;DR
The Kentucky Derby 2026 is approaching with a projected field of 20 horses. Top contenders include Renegade, Commandment, and Further Ado, all vying for a clear path in the race.
Key points
- Kentucky Derby 2026 is in two weeks
- Projected field includes 20 horses
- Top horses are Renegade, Commandment, and Further Ado
- Race distance is 1 1/4 miles
- Challenges include potential blocking during the race
The Kentucky Derby is a couple of weeks away. The Run for the Roses figures to have a full field of 20 horses. That makes this arguably the best betting race of the year. So many horses means plenty of choices. This leads to great prices on the top horses.
One of the intriguing pieces to the 1 1/4 miles Kentucky Derby is the trip that horses get. It is easy to get blocked, rocked and have chances end with a rough journey. This is fascinating because the top three horses, Renegade, Commandment, and Further Ado will all be looking for a clear path as they make their run.
Here's the latest Kentucky Derby leaderboard:
22. Chief Wallabee (on the bubble)
Points: 50
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
21. Iron Honor (on the bubble)
Points: 50
Jockey: TBD
20. Danon Bourbon (Japan road qualifier)
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
19. Six Speed (Euro/Mideast road qualifier)
Jockey: TBD
18. Wonder Dean (Euro/Mideast road qualifier)
Jockey: TBD
17. Stark Contrast
Points: 50
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
16. Class President (out)
Points: 50
15. Ottinho
Points: 56
Jockey: TBD
14. Golden Tempo
Points: 60
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
13. Incredibolt
Points: 60
Jockey: Jaime Torres
12. Right To Party
Points: 65
Jockey: Chris Elliott
11. Pavlovian
Points: 70
Jockey: Edwin Maldonado
10. Potente
Points: 100
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
9. Albus
Points: 100
Jockey: Manny Franco
8. Emerging Market
Points: 100
Jockey: Flavien Prat
7. Silent Tactic
Points: 100
Jockey: Cristian Torres
6. The Puma
Points: 106
Jockey: Javier Castellano
5. Fulleffort
Points: 110
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
4. So Happy
Points: 115
Jockey: Mike Smith
3. Renegade
Points: 125
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
2. Futher Ado
Points: 135
Jockey: John Velazquez
1. Commandment
Points: 150
Jockey: Luis Saez
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Kentucky Derby leaderboard with projected field list, jockey assignments
Q&A
Who are the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby 2026?
The top contenders for the Kentucky Derby 2026 are Renegade, Commandment, and Further Ado.
What is the significance of the Kentucky Derby's 20-horse field?
The 20-horse field makes the Kentucky Derby one of the best betting races of the year, offering a variety of choices and potentially great prices on top horses.
How does the race distance affect the horses in the Kentucky Derby?
The 1 1/4 miles distance of the Kentucky Derby can lead to challenges for horses, as they may get blocked or have rough journeys during the race.
