Horses in the Kentucky derby 2026 and trainers take to the track for workouts ahead of the 152nd Kentucky Derby. The event is set to take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Horses in Kentucky Derby 2026
Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing into the field. The jockey looked to be out of luck after Silent Tactic was ruled out earlier this week because of a foot injury. Trainer Mark Casse said it was an easy decision in the best interests of the horse but that he felt badly for Torres.
With Robusta getting in off the also-eligible list, O’Neill tapped Torres for the mount because Emisael Jaramillo was already booked to ride at Santa Anita Park in California on Saturday.
Robusta is the final horse eligible for the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Any additional departures would drop the field from the maximum of 20. In addition to Right to Party and Silent Tactic, Brad Cox scratched Fulleffort after an X-ray revealed a chip and fluid in the colt's left hind ankle.
Trainer Todd Pletcher hopes his early favorite Renegade can overcome the dreaded inside post on Saturday to capture the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Renegade was priced at 4-1, even though Ferdinand, 40 years ago, was the last Derby winner to break from the No. 1 gate.
Pletcher said the switch to a single 20-horse gate -- rather than two side-by-side gates -- has not greatly improved the chances of ending that drought, as he has reason to know.
Cox's Fulleffort, coming off a victory in the Jeff Ruby Stakes, was scratched on Thursday with a hind ankle injury and was replaced in the field by the also-eligible Ocelli -- who is seeking a maiden win.
Triple Crown will conclude with the Belmont Stakes on June 6, although neither the Preakness nor Belmont will be run at their historic venues.
The Preakness will be run at Laurel Park in Maryland as Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations while the Belmont will be run at Saratoga for the third and final year due to renovations at Belmont Park.
Only 13 horses have completed the coveted treble, most recently trainer Bob Baffert's American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018.
Baffert has two chances to win a seventh Kentucky Derby and break a tie with Ben Jones for the most of any trainer. He sends out Litmus Test and Potente.
Trainer Riley Mott has his first Derby runners in Albus and Incredibolt while his father Bill Mott, who saddled last year's Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, seeks a repeat with Chief Wallabee.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Time
Kentucky Derby 2026 is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race will be live telecast on NBC, USA Network. Live streaming will be available on Peacock.
Horses in Kentucky Derby 2026
Cristian Torres is getting the chance to ride in his first Kentucky Derby after Kenny McPeek-trained Right to Party was scratched on Friday, with Doug O'Neill's Robusta drawing into the field. The jockey looked to be out of luck after Silent Tactic was ruled out earlier this week because of a foot injury. Trainer Mark Casse said it was an easy decision in the best interests of the horse but that he felt badly for Torres.
With Robusta getting in off the also-eligible list, O’Neill tapped Torres for the mount because Emisael Jaramillo was already booked to ride at Santa Anita Park in California on Saturday.
Robusta is the final horse eligible for the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Any additional departures would drop the field from the maximum of 20. In addition to Right to Party and Silent Tactic, Brad Cox scratched Fulleffort after an X-ray revealed a chip and fluid in the colt's left hind ankle.
Trainer Todd Pletcher hopes his early favorite Renegade can overcome the dreaded inside post on Saturday to capture the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Renegade was priced at 4-1, even though Ferdinand, 40 years ago, was the last Derby winner to break from the No. 1 gate.
Pletcher said the switch to a single 20-horse gate -- rather than two side-by-side gates -- has not greatly improved the chances of ending that drought, as he has reason to know.
Cox's Fulleffort, coming off a victory in the Jeff Ruby Stakes, was scratched on Thursday with a hind ankle injury and was replaced in the field by the also-eligible Ocelli -- who is seeking a maiden win.
Triple Crown will conclude with the Belmont Stakes on June 6, although neither the Preakness nor Belmont will be run at their historic venues.
The Preakness will be run at Laurel Park in Maryland as Pimlico Race Course undergoes renovations while the Belmont will be run at Saratoga for the third and final year due to renovations at Belmont Park.
Only 13 horses have completed the coveted treble, most recently trainer Bob Baffert's American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018.
Baffert has two chances to win a seventh Kentucky Derby and break a tie with Ben Jones for the most of any trainer. He sends out Litmus Test and Potente.
Trainer Riley Mott has his first Derby runners in Albus and Incredibolt while his father Bill Mott, who saddled last year's Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty, seeks a repeat with Chief Wallabee.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Time
Kentucky Derby 2026 is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race will be live telecast on NBC, USA Network. Live streaming will be available on Peacock.
