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Pat Day, a legendary retired jockey, will announce 'Riders Up' at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026. This tradition features various celebrities and athletes participating in the event.
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Retired jockey and legendary Kentucky Derby winner Pat Day will serve as the "Riders Up" announcer for the 152nd race on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
It's a long tradition which allows celebrities and athletes to take part in the start of the Run for the Roses. Here's who else has done it over the years.
Kentucky Derby 152: Here's who will say 'Riders Up' ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet. May 03, 2025
Simone Biles was the "Riders Up" announcer in 2025.
With 41 medals across World Championships and the Olympic Games, Biles holds the most World Championship medals (30) and gold medals (23) in gymnastics history. A three-time Olympian, her 11 Olympic medals and seven Olympic gold medals are the most by a US gymnast.
Businesswoman Martha Stewart poses on the 150th Kentucky Derby red carpet Saturday. May 04, 2024
In 2024 at Kentucky Derby 150, Martha Stewart was the "Riders Up" announcer. She almost called Kentucky "Connecticut," in a viral moment.
Pat Day is a retired jockey known for his legendary career and multiple Kentucky Derby wins, making him a prominent figure in horse racing.
'Riders Up' is an announcement signaling jockeys to mount their horses before the race begins, marking an important tradition in the Kentucky Derby.
Over the years, various celebrities and athletes have taken on the role of 'Riders Up' announcer, contributing to the event's rich tradition.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany at the Kentucky Derby red carpet. May 06, 2023
In 2023 Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback, was the "Riders Up" announcer.
Rapper Jack Harlow in the Paddock before the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs. Harlow was there to do the Riders Up call. May 7, 2022
During the 2022 Kentucky Derby, rapper and Louisville native Jack Harlow was the "Riders Up" announcer.
Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet May 03, 2025. She announced 'Riders Up' that year.
Football player Jonathan Owens, left, and Olympian Simone Biles, right, pose on the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala red carpet Friday night. May 02, 2025. Biles announced 'Riders Up' that year.
Chicago Bears football player Jonathan Owens and Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet May 03, 2025. Biles announced 'Riders Up' that year.
Rapper Jack Harlow did the Riders Up call May 7, 2022. He eventually petted the horse of Churchill Downs outrider Greg Blasi, though he did back off when the horse reared his head before the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby.
Martha Stewart's Red Carpet interview at the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. She called 'Riders Up' in 2024.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called the "Riders Up" command at the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023. He's here with his wife Brittany at the Kentucky Derby red carpet.
John Calipari, the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, gave the 'Riders Up' call at the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Here, he gives instructions to his team against the Utah Valley Wolverines at Rupp Arena on November 18, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas did the Riders Up call at the 147th Kentucky Derby in 2021. Here he watches his horses train from the side of the track at Churchill Downs on April 23, 2021.
Sean Payton, then-head coach of the New Orleans Saints, said 'Riders Up' in 2016. Here, he attends the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers as Denver Broncos head coach in 2025. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Baker Mayfield called 'Riders Up' in 2019. Here, he and Emily Wilkinson walk the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019.
Laila Ali, retired boxing champion, called 'Riders Up' in 2018. Here, she poses on the Derby red carpet on May 05, 2018.
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Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet May 03, 2025. She announced 'Riders Up' that year.
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Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet May 03, 2025. She announced 'Riders Up' that year.
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Football player Jonathan Owens, left, and Olympian Simone Biles, right, pose on the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala red carpet Friday night. May 02, 2025. Biles announced 'Riders Up' that year.
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Chicago Bears football player Jonathan Owens and Olympian Simone Biles on the Kentucky Derby red carpet May 03, 2025. Biles announced 'Riders Up' that year.
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Rapper Jack Harlow did the Riders Up call May 7, 2022. He eventually petted the horse of Churchill Downs outrider Greg Blasi, though he did back off when the horse reared his head before the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby.
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Martha Stewart's Red Carpet interview at the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. She called 'Riders Up' in 2024.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called the "Riders Up" command at the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023. He's here with his wife Brittany at the Kentucky Derby red carpet.
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John Calipari, the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, gave the 'Riders Up' call at the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Here, he gives instructions to his team against the Utah Valley Wolverines at Rupp Arena on November 18, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas did the Riders Up call at the 147th Kentucky Derby in 2021. Here he watches his horses train from the side of the track at Churchill Downs on April 23, 2021.
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Sean Payton, then-head coach of the New Orleans Saints, said 'Riders Up' in 2016. Here, he attends the NFL Annual League Meeting at The Breakers as Denver Broncos head coach in 2025. Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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Baker Mayfield called 'Riders Up' in 2019. Here, he and Emily Wilkinson walk the red carpet at the Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2019.
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Laila Ali, retired boxing champion, called 'Riders Up' in 2018. Here, she poses on the Derby red carpet on May 05, 2018.
Contributing: Katie Wiseman and Kirby Adams. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Who has said 'Riders Up' at Kentucky Derby? See list of celebrities