Trent Noah shows off Kentucky knowledge with Derby Day prediction

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 07: Forward Trent Noah (9) of the Kentucky Wildcats in a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats on February 7, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

A lot of people walked away from the Kentucky Derby with empty pockets, but not Trent Noah. His premonition may have led to a big payday.

I’ve been to Churchill Downs, and I know a lot of people may disagree, but I much prefer a nice day over at Keeneland. Not to take anything away from the legendary track, it’s definitely something you will want to do once. But I would say a safe number of you reading this took a bet slip out from the Derby, and if you did win, the payouts were insane.

Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, ran down the field and paid out $48.24 for a win ($2 bet). If you predicted the top 2 finishers (exacta), you netted a nice $278.86 payday.

For the top 3 horses right (trifecta), you were paid $5,625.39. And if you were somehow lucky enough to pick the top 4 finishers (superfecta), $94,489.95.

And one Kentucky Wildcat showed off his Kentucky heritage. Before the Derby gates sprang open, some Kentucky basketball players put their predictions out there.

Trent Noah picked Golden Tempo, and the 3-year-old bay colt came through. Tempo showed off his legendary dad’s (Curlin) stamina to help Cherie DeVaux become the first female trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby.

What a race it was as Tempo charged late on the outside after falling behind early. Maybe Noah’s good luck will continue into the season as the junior looks to make his mark in Lexington.

What did you think of the Derby?