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Kentucky Derby 2026-Streaming Options and Format

In horse racing, the 2026 Kentucky Derby performances are awaiting their fans. The Kentucky Derby is one of the most elite horse racing events in American sports. This derby plays a vital role in the significance of horses across the countries by competing on the track. The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is sponsored by Woodford Reserve. The Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

It will be a prestigious horse-racing event celebrating tradition, resilience, and culture. This year, the Kentucky Derby will have a top tier of horses with amazing jockeys handling them under pressure. In particular, it will be an eye-catching moment that creates a fan base on the track. You are either a seasoned racing follower or a newcomer seeing what happened at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby: A Historical Backstory

The Kentucky Derby, which originated in 1875, was the first race held at Churchill Downs in Louisville. It began with the inspiration drawn from European racing culture, which has flowed through the ages. Over the decades, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a mix of Southern and world-class competition. Later, it made some alterations to American racing culture, but that is unmatched.

In American sports, including the Kentucky Derby, there is a major focus on individual enthusiasts. This derby is not about basic winning; it is about impressing with their status. In particular, the Kentucky Derby is a worldwide horse-racing event, with horses from across Europe. Now, this derby features top horses and jockeys ready to face their challengers on the track.

Event Details for Kentucky Derby 2026

Main Event: Kentucky Derby

Date: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)

Surface: Dirt

Distance: 1+1⁄4 mi (10 furlongs; 2,012 m)

Venue: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Where can I watch the Kentucky Derby 2026?

The Kentucky Derby 2026 will air on Racing TV with full coverage of the race in the UK.

This race will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network in the United States. Some other options include DIRECTV, FuboTV, and Hulu with Live TV.

The Kentucky Derby will stream on Sky Racing for Australian viewers. Additionally, platforms such as racing.com and major bookmakers, including TAB, often stream international races.

In Spain, fans can watch NBC content that is available on Peacock. A Spanish-language broadcast will be streamed on Universo and the Telemundo app.

Format

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race run on the dirt track at Churchill Downs. It takes place on the first Saturday in May. That day features an undercard, races, ceremonies, parades, and the main event. “The Run for the Roses” is the main event of this derby, with crucial outcomes. It will qualify only three-year-old Thoroughbreds to battle. Horses qualify through the Road to the Kentucky Derby, a series of races across the U.S. and internationally.

Kentucky Derby: Full Field and Entries

Rank	Horse	Points	Earnings	Trainer	Owner
1	Commandment	150	$943,020	Brad H. Cox	Wathnan Racing
2	Further Ado	135	$1,068,095	Brad H.Cox	Spendthrift Farm
3	Renegade	125	$1,002,500	Todd A. Pletcher	Robert & Lawana Low & Repole Stable
4	So Happy	115	$444,000	Mark Glatt	Norman Stables & Saints or Sinners
5	Fulleffort	110	$507,900	Brad H. Cox	St. Elias Stable & Starlight Racing
6	The Puma	106	$428,000	Gustavo Delgado	OGMA Investments, JR Ranch & High Step Racing
7	Silent Tactic	100	$1,020,130	Mark E. Casse	John C. Oxley
8	Emerging Market	100	$600,000	Chad C. Brown	Klaravich Stables
9	Albus	100	$400,000	Riley Mott	Pin Oak Stud
10	Potente	100	$220,000	Bob Baffert	Speedway Stables
11	Pavlovian	70	$527,000	Doug F. O’Neill	Reddam Racing
12	Right to Party	65	$176,000	Kenneth G. McPeek	Chester Broman Sr.
13	Incredibolt	60	$424,570	Riley Mott	Pin Oak Stud
14	Golden Tempo	60	$300,000	Cherie DeVaux	Phipps Stable & St. Elias Stable
15	Chief Wallabee	50	$175,800	William I. Mott	Michael & Katherine Bell
16	Intrepido	38	$290,000	Jeff Mullins	Dutch Girl Holdings & Irving Ventures
17	Litmus Test	34	$429,688	Bob Baffert	SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital & Catherine Donovan
18	Danon Bourbon	Japan	$221,246	Manabu Ikezoe	Danox Co.Ltd.
19	Wonder Dean (JPN)	E/ME	$725,172	Daisuke Takayanagi	Yoshinari Yamamoto
20	Six Speed	E/ME	$314,366	Bhupat Seemar	Brunetti Dugan Stables, Black Type, Thoroughbreds, Steve Adkisson, Swinbank Stables
21	Great White	30	$117,440	John Eniss	Three Chimneys Farm & John Ennis
22	Ocelli	25	$80,200	Whitworth D. Beckman	Ashley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front-Page Equestrian
23	Robusta	25	$41,000	Doug F. O’Neill	Calumet Farm
24	Corona de Oro	6	$38,000	Dallas Stewart	On Our Own Stable, Commonwealth Stable, U Racing Stables, Saints or Sinners, Titletown Racing, Jim Nichols, Edwin S. Barker, Daiel Rivers, John Haines & Dallas Stewart

Kentucky Derby 2026 – Scratch List (Non-Participants)

Reason	Horse	Points	Earnings	Trainer	Owner
Scratched	Silent Tactic	100	$1,020,130	Mark E. Casse	John C. Oxley
Injured	Paladin	60	$437,500	Chad C. Brown	Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Peter Brant, Brook T. Smith & Summer Wind Equine
Bypassing	Ottinho	56	$267,750	Chad C. Brown	Three Chimneys Farm
Injured	Class President	50	$569,700	Todd A. Pletcher	WinStar Farm, First Go Racing & China Horse Club
Bypassing	Stark Contrast	50	$439,900	Michael McCarthy	Amerman Racing
Bypassing	Iron Honor	50	$182,500	Chad C. Brown	St. Elias Stable, William H. Lawrence & Glassman Racing
Bypassing	Chip Honcho	49	$190,000	Steven M. Asmussen	Leland Ackerley Racing
Injured	Ted Noffey	40	$1,602,963	Todd A. Pletcher	Spendthrift Farm
Bypassing	Universe	38	$244,650	Kenneth G. McPeek	Four G Racing, Gregg Day & Steven Crain
Bypassing	Grittiness	36	$150,000	Todd A. Pletcher	Repole Stable
Bypassing	Talkin	35	$233,625	Danny Gargan	Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Pine Racing Stables, Legendary Thoroughbreds, Belmar Racing & Breeding & R. A. Hill Stable
Bypassing	Nearly	35	$220,450	Todd A. Pletcher	Centennial Farms
Bypassing	Bravaro	35	$118,700	Saffie Joseph Jr.	Albert Ciuffetelli, Stephanie S. Brennan, Shining Stables, BAG Racing Stables & Paul Braverman
Not nominated	I Did I Did	6	$30,175	Michael J. Maker	Paradise Farms, David Staudacher, Turman Racing Stable & Skychai Racing
Bypassing	Project Ace	6	$24,750	Dale L. Romans	Albaugh Family Stables
Bypassing	Comport	5	$264,050	Eddie Kenneally	Joseph W. Sutton
Bypassing	Rancho Santa Fe	5	$83,750	Brad H. Cox	Gary & Mary West
Bypassing	Arctic Beast	5	$83,750	Michael J. Maker	Paradise Farms, JP Racing Stable, David Staudacher, Zilla Racing Stables & Jennifer Rice
Bypassing	Blacksmith	5	$50,000	Bob Baffert	Wathnan Racing
Euthanized	Liberty National	5	$45,000	Kenneth G. McPeek	Brookdale Racing & Fern Circle Stables
Bypassing	Lockstockpharoah	5	$15,000	Thomas Drury Jr.	Ashley Durr, Anthony Tate & Front-Page Equestrian
Not Nominated	Daneyko	4	$90,450	Edward Kereluk	Roys Mansur
Bypassing	Quality Mischief	4	$16,000	Brad H. Cox	West Paces Racing & Donegal Racing
Bypassing	Cannoneer	4	$12,375	Brad H. Cox	St. Elias Stable & Stonestreet Stables
Bypassing	Schoolyardsuperman	4	$12,000	Chad C. Brown	Hit The Bid Racing Stable & CMNWLTH
Bypassing	Game for It	4	$10,000	Chad Summers	Gold Square, Wynnstay & Chad Summers
Not Nominated	Royalamerican	3	$33,000	C. R. Trout	C. R. Trout
Not Nominated	Vost	3	$28,875	William Walden	OXO Equine
Bypassing	Provenance	3	$24,000	Bob Baffert	Spendthrift Farm
Bypassing	Enforced Agenda	3	$18,000	George Weaver	St. Elias Stable
Bypassing	Cherokee Nation	3	$14,305	Bob Baffert	SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Stonestreet Stables, Dianne Bashor, Determined Stables, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital & Catherine Donovan
Not Nominated	Diciassette	2	$75,762	Patrick L. Biancone	Green With MV Stable
Bypassing	Steel Imperium	2	$54,470	Caio Caramori	LCI
Bypassing	Civil Liberty	2	$54,000	Doug F. O’Neill	Great Friends Stables & Mark D. Davis
Bypassing	Courting	2	$42,500	Todd A. Pletcher	Whisper Hill Farm, Stonestreet Stables, and Windancer Farm
Bypassing	Sleepingonfreedom	2	$38,875	Kenneth G. McPeek	Dream Big Racing & Magdalena Racing
Bypassing	Acknowledgemeplz	2	$36,000	Doug F. O’Neill	Purple Rein Racing & Mark D. Davis
Bypassing	Cricle Tap	2	$33,000	Dallas Stewart	Willis Horton Racing
Bypassing	It’s Our Time	2	$30,000	Thomas M. Amoss	Double Down Horse Racing
Not Nominated	Western Man	2	$18,000	Joe Offotler	Bart D. & Sandra A. Howard
Bypassing	Forty Twenty	2	$14,850	Robertino Diodoro	Randy Howg
Bypassing	Nothing Personal	2	$14,438	Gregory Compton	Mag Racing
Not Nominated	Star Sweeper	2	$11,000	Louis C. Linder Jr.	Bran Jam Stable & David W. Clark
Not Nominated	Freedom’s Echo	2	$9,000	Guadalupe Preciado	Nicholas Cammarano Jr.
Bypassing	Global Aviator	2	$7,425	Rohan G. Crichton	Special Aviators
Bypassing	Epic Desire	2	$7,200	Todd A. Pletcher	Epic Horses
Not Nominated	Stradale	1	$42,500	Steven M. Asmussen	Kaleem Shah
Not Nominated	Way Beyond	1	$14,000	Steven M. Asmussen	Ed & Susie Orr
Not Nominated	Ganaas	1	$11,655	Andrew Mckeever	Shadwell Stable
Bypassing	American King	1	$4,000	Ruben Gomez	Gary J. Folgner

Kentucky Derby Schedule

Date	Event	Details
May 2, 2026 (Tentative)*	Opening Day Activities	Gates open, training sessions, early races, and fan experiences
May 3, 2026 (Tentative)*	Derby Week Races	Prep races, undercard events, and horse qualifications finalize
May 4, 2026	Kentucky Derby Day	Main race event, parade, ceremonies, feature race “Run for the Roses.”
May 4, 2026 (Evening)	Post-Derby Celebration	Trophy presentation, winner’s circle ceremony, and entertainment events

Prize Distribution

Position	Prize Share (%)	Estimated Prize Money
1st Place	60%	$3,000,000
2nd Place	20%	$1,000,000
3rd Place	10%	$500,000
4th Place	5%	$250,000
5th Place	3%	$150,000
6th Place	2%	$100,000
7th Place	1%	$50,000
8th Place	0.5%	$25,000
9th Place	0.25%	$12,500
10th Place	0.25%	$12,500

Closure

As the anticipation builds, looking forward to the Kentucky Derby 2026 will create a story and a historic mark. The Kentucky Derby features an elite young talent, a skilled horse that will dominate the track. With a key contender, including Renegade with Irad Ortiz Jr., fans will see how their performance impacts the race. These derby clashes will determine whether the challengers can make a lasting impression in the future.

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