In this horse racing video, I recap the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Final Order of Finish: 1st - Golden Tempo, 2nd - Renegade, 3rd - Ocelli, 4th - Chief Wallabee, 5th - Danon Bourbon, 6th - Incredibolt, 7th -Commandment, 8th - Wonder Dean, 9th - So Happy, 10th - Emerging Market, 11th - Further Ado., 12th - Potente, 13th - Six Speed, 14th - Robusta, 15th - Albus, 16th - Intrepido, 17th - Litmus Test, 18th - Pavlovian
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
For this analysis, I’m using the Complete Digest Kentucky Derby edition, focusing on proprietary performance ratings like Fire Number, CPR, Fast Figs, and Final Time Ratings to separate contenders from pretenders.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share my top Kentucky Derby longshots using Today's Racing Digest past performance data.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I update the points leaderboard and share the latest Kentucky Derby news, workouts, and contenders (4-26-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I look at the field and morning line odds, and share my thoughts on the post position draw (4-25-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I update the points leaderboard and share the latest Kentucky Derby news, workouts, and contenders (4-24-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I update the points leaderboard and share the latest Kentucky Derby news, workouts, and contenders (4-23-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
I’m focusing on three core areas: Fire numbers (speed throughout), CPR ratings (overall performance), and pace ratings to project how the Derby sets up. Let’s break it all down.
As of April 22, the field is taking shape with a few key developments:
Meanwhile, four also-eligibles—Intrepido, Litmus Test, Great White, and Ocelli—are waiting for a scratch to draw in.
The Fire Number measures a horse’s ability to sustain speed over distance—critical in a 10-furlong Derby.
Read more at Today's Racing Digest
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share my 5 most likely Derby winners.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby & Oaks 2026 video, I update the points leaderboard and share the latest Kentucky Derby & Oaks news, workouts, and contenders.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
Ottinho dropped out of the Derby field yesterday and that allowed Chief Wallabee to jump into the body of the race. Grittiness was removed from Derby consideration on Saturday as well.
On Sunday, Nearly and Bravaro were dropped from consideration. The former will go to Centennial Farms for some rest and relaxation after training unsatisfactorily in recent weeks. Bravaro is targeting the Mike Lee Stakes for New York-bred 3-year-olds at Saratoga on June 3.
Chip Honcho, 21st on the points list, breezed 5f in 59.80 (6/39) at CD on April 18. He galloped out 6f in 1:12.72 and 7f in 1:25.73. He worked in company with last-out New Orleans Classic (G2) runner-up Corporate Power. Steve Asmussen’s colt has early-pressing speed and could play a big pace role if he gets into the Derby field.
Intrepido, currently 22nd on the points list, worked a half-mile in 47.20 (2/97) at Santa Anita on April 19. Hector Berrios will ride if he makes the 20-horse field.
Read more at The Runaway Horse
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I update the points leaderboard and share my Top 20 contenders.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 2026 video, I share the latest Derby and Oaks news (4-18-26). Ottinho will not run in the Derby and Chief Wallabee is the newest addition to the field.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
I also covered all of the Kentucky Oaks 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Kentucky Oaks 2026 video record (31 14-7-5).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 2026 video, I share the latest Derby and Oaks news (4-17-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
I also covered all of the Kentucky Oaks 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Kentucky Oaks 2026 video record (31 14-7-5).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks 2026 video, I share the latest Derby and Oaks news (4-16-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
I also covered all of the Kentucky Oaks 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Kentucky Oaks 2026 video record (31 14-7-5).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share my Top 20 Derby contenders (4-13-26).
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (37 13-4-7).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
I covered all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my Runaway Horse video channel, and through 37 points races, my top choices had 13 wins, 4 runner-up finishes, and 7 show finishes.
Kentucky Derby 2026 Points Race Recaps
Grade 3 Lexington at Keeneland (4-11-26): My top choice Corona de Oro set the pace from the inside post and The Hell We Did chased from second. Trendsetter ($66.68) stalked from midpack and went past the two aforementioned early runners to win by 2 1/4 lengths (85 BSF). The Hell We Did finished second and Corona de Oro was 4 lengths in front of I Did I Did (4th). Beaten favorite Confessional was 5th and Ezum (6th), Mister T (7th), Ramblin (8th), and Exhibition Only (9th) also ran. Kazushi Kimura rode the winner for Ben Colebrook and the winner picked up 20 Kentucky Derby points. He does not have enough points to run in the Derby and this was probably more of a Preakness prep. Fractions: 23.68, 47.92, 1:12.12, 1:37.71, 1:44.51.
Read more at The Runaway Horse
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share the latest Derby news (4-10-26).
I cover all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (36 13-4-6).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
In this Kentucky Derby 2026 video, I share the latest Derby news (4-10-26).
I cover all of the Kentucky Derby 2026 points races on my channel. Road to Derby video record (36 13-4-6).
Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.
Despite the points on offer, this race likely won’t produce a Derby qualifier. The current points landscape leaves even the top contenders short, making this feel more like a Preakness prep than a serious Derby gateway.
Using data from Today’s Racing Digest—specifically the Complete Digest, I’m breaking down the field, pace setup, and key figures to find betting value.
This race features a mix of lightly raced runners and developing prospects, with several showing early speed:
From 20 races at this distance on dirt:
This strongly favors horses sitting just off the pace—not deep closers.
In races like this with multiple pace players, I prioritize horses with positional speed—those who can sit just behind the leaders and strike turning for home.
