The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs, featuring 19 horses. The race is set to start at 4:57 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.
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The 2026 Kentucky Derby is finally here for many of the top three-year-old quarter horses in the world.
The first leg of the thoroughbred Triple Crown is scheduled to have 19 horses try and win the 1 1/4th mile race.
The 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is scheduled for Saturday, May 2. Fans can view the Kentucky Derby on NBC and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.
Silent Tactic is out of the Kentucky Derby with a bruised foot, according to trainer Nark Casse, and will be replaced in the field by Great White.
Fulleffort is also out of the Kentucky Derby with a bone chip and will be replaced in the race by Ocelli.
The Puma was scratched Saturday morning with swelling in the leg due to a skin infection.
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Right To Party was scratched due to unsoundness due to front lameness. Robusta becomes eligible to start in the race.
As has been the case since 2024, horse racing fans in New Mexico won't be able to wager on the Kentucky Derby or any other races at New Mexico racetracks due to a simulcast dispute.
The Kentucky HBPA has withheld the signal due to what it claims is an effort by the state Racing Commission and racetracks to strip the New Mexico Horsemen's Association of its rights.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 4:57 p.m. MT.
The race will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 2.
The race will be available for streaming on Peacock.
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The five racetracks in New Mexico are Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino near El Paso, Ruidoso, Zia Park in Hobbs, The Downs at Albuquerque and SunRay Park Farmington.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino will show the Kentucky Derby live via the NBC feed, and other tracks are available to wager on, such as Belmont@Aqueduct, Tampa Bay, Parx, Gulfstream, Woodbine, Fairmount Park, and Sun Ray, Santa Anita.
Pavlovian won the Feb. 15 Sunland Derby, earning 20 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. He later secured his spot in the race with a second-place finish in the Louisiana Derby. points
2026 Kentucky Derby contender Renegade during a morning training session during Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs. The horse is trained by Todd Pletcher. April 29, 2026
Click on a horse’s name to learn more:
1. Renegade, Todd Pletcher, Irad Ortiz Jr., 5-1
2. Albus, Riley Mott, Manny Franco, 47-1
3. Intrepido, Jeff Mullins, Hector Berrios, 49-1
4. Litmus Test, Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia, 32-1
5. Right to Party, Kenny McPeek, Chris Elliott, 30-1 (scratched)
6. Commandment, Brad Cox, Luis Saez, 6-1
2026 Kentucky Derby horse Commandment with exercise rider Edvin Vargas on the track before most Derby horses for trainer Brad Cox during early morning training in Louisville, Kentucky. April 29, 2026
7. Danon Bourbon, Manabu Ikezoe, Atsuya Nishimura, 15-1
8. So Happy, Mark Glatt, Mike Smith, 15-1
9. The Puma, Gustavo Delgado, Javier Castellano, 7-1 (Scrastched)
10. Wonder Dean, Daisuke Takayanagi, Ryusei Sakai, 26-1
11. Incredibolt, Riley Mott, Jaime Torres, 8-1
12. Chief Wallabee, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 8-1
13. Silent Tactic, Mark Casse, Cristian Torres, 20-1 (Scratched)
14. Potente, Bob Baffert, Juan Hernandez, 22-1
15. Emerging Market, Chad Brown, Flavien Prat, 10-1
16. Pavlovian, Doug O’Neill, Edwin Maldonado, 49-1
17. Six Speed, Bhupat Seemar, Brian Hernandez Jr., 35-1
18. Further Ado, Brad Cox, John Velazquez, 6-1
19. Golden Tempo, Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz, 32-1
20. Fulleffort, Brad Cox, Tyler Gaffalione, 20-1 (Scratched)
21. Great White, John Ennis, Alex Achard, 26-1
22. Ocelli, Whit Beckman, Tyler Gaffalion, 99-1
Felix Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchaveztimes on X.
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