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What race number is 2026 Kentucky Derby? Post time for Saturday's race
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, also known as Derby 152, will take place at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday of May, with a post time of 6:57 p.m.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Derby is Derby 152
- Scheduled for the first Saturday of May
- Post time is 6:57 p.m.
- Event takes place at Churchill Downs
- Doors open at 9 a.m.
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Churchill Downs
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown and is set to take place on a busy first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs. Fourteen races, including the 2026 Run for the Roses, are set to take place.
The doors of Churchill Downs are set to open at 9 a.m., though the first race of the day won't start until two hours later. Horse racing fanatics will have to wait even longer for Derby 152, which has a post time of 6:57 p.m.
So, what race number is the Kentucky Derby?
What race number is 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The official Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. Saturday. The 152nd Run for the Roses will be race No. 12 of the 14-race slate.
2026 Kentucky Derby post positions, odds
Here is a look at morning-line 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, according to kentuckyderby.com:
Q&A
What is the race number for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is designated as Derby 152.
What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m.
When is the Kentucky Derby held in 2026?
The Kentucky Derby in 2026 will be held on the first Saturday of May.
