152 KENTUCKY DERBY

The 2026 Kentucky Derby took place on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, drawing more than 150,000 spectators for the 152nd running of the iconic race. The day was filled with Derby traditions, extravagant fashion, celebrity appearances, and thrilling racing action as fans gathered beneath the Twin Spires for one of the sport’s most celebrated events. In a dramatic come-from-behind finish, Golden Tempo captured the coveted Garland of Roses at 23-1 odds under jockey José Ortiz, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux a historic victory as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.