LIVE Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 coverage: Exploring Kentucky Derby Horses

April 25th, 2026

It's almost time for the Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 on Opening Day at Churchill Downs, alongside the Kentucky Oaks post position draw. With many excellent Kentucky Derby horses and those running in the Oaks to choose from, it's going to be a competitive field with the post position draw holding significant implications. 

Stay with us throughout the day as we explore all the contenders the next few hours and give you LIVE updates with each secured post position. After the draw swing over to Reddit for James Scully's very first AMA where there will be a lively discussion about the contenders and what their new post positions mean for their odds in winning Kentucky Derby 2026!

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Where to watch the Kentucky Derby post position draw live?

Watching the Kentucky Derby post position draw is quick and simple. Just check out the video below and stay up to date on the Kentucky Derby horses post positions here with us.

2026 Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw Results

PostHorseOddsPostHorseOdds
1TBDTBD11TBDTBD
2TBDTBD12TBDTBD
3TBDTBD13TBDTBD
4TBDTBD14TBDTBD
5TBDTBD15TBDTBD
6TBDTBD16TBDTBD
7TBDTBD17TBDTBD
8TBDTBD18TBDTBD
9TBDTBD19TBDTBD
10TBDTBD20TBDTBD

2026 Kentucky Oaks Post Position Draw Results

PostHorseOddsPostHorseOdds
1TBDTBD8TBDTBD
2TBDTBD9TBDTBD
3TBDTBD10TBDTBD
4TBDTBD11TBDTBD
5TBDTBD12TBDTBD
6TBDTBD13TBDTBD
7TBDTBD14TBDTBD

Expert Handicapper James Scully is ready to talk Kentucky Derby Odds & Post Positions on Saturday!

Get ready for the "Run for the Roses" with an exclusive Reddit AMA featuring expert handicapper James Scully! After a highly successful Kentucky Derby last year, James is returning to share his season-long insights on this year's contenders. 

The action kicks off on Saturday, April 25, with a LIVE blog from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET covering every moment of the Post Position Draw. Immediately following the draw, James will dive into the AMA to break down the newly announced odds and post positons, where you can ask anything while helping you sharpen your betting strategy just in time for the most exciting two minutes in sports.

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2026 Kentucky Derby Official Odds - Bet with TwinSpires

Track
Race
12
Time
Sat May 02 2026
#
Horse Info
Horse Name
Jockey
Trainer
Odds
1
Renegade
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Todd Pletcher
4-1/1
2
Albus
Manny Franco
Riley Mott
30-1/1
3
Intrepido
Hector Barrios
Jeff Mullins
50-1/1
4
Litmus Test
Martin Garcia
Bob Baffert
30-1/1
5
Right to Party
Chris Elliott
Kenny McPeek
30-1/1
6
Commandment
Luis Saez
Brad Cox
6-1/1
7
Danon Bourbon
Atsuya Nishimura
Manabu Ikezoe
20-1/1
8
So Happy
Mike Smith
Mark Glatt
15-1/1
9
The Puma
Javier Castellano
Gustavo Delgado
10-1/1
10
Wonder Dean (JPN)
Ryusei Sakai
Daisuke Takayanagi
30-1/1
11
Incredibolt
Jamie Torres
Riley Mott
20-1/1
12
Chief Wallabee
Junior Alvarado
Bill Mott
8-1/1
13
Silent Tactic
Cristian Torres
Mark Casse
20-1/1
14
Potente
Juan Hernandez
Bob Baffert
20-1/1
15
Emerging Market
Flavien Prat
Chad Brown
15-1/1
16
Pavlovian
Edwin Maldonado
Doug ONeil
30-1/1
17
Six Speed
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Bhupat Seemar
50-1/1
18
Further Ado
John Velazquez
Brad Cox
6-1/1
19
Golden Tempo
Jose Ortiz
Cherie DeVaux
30-1/1
20
Fulleffort
Tyler Gaffalione
Brad Cox
20-1/1
21
Great White
Alex Achard
John Ennis
50-1/1
22
Ocelli
Joe Ramos
Whit Beckman
50-1/1
23
Robusta
Emisael Jaramillo
Doug ONeill
50-1/1
24
Corona de Oro
Brian Hernandez Jr.
Dallas Stewart
50-1/1
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2026 Kentucky Oaks Official Odds - Bet with TwinSpires

Track
Race
12
Time
Fri May 01 2026
#
Horse Info
Horse Name
Jockey
Trainer
Odds
1
Explora
Flavian Prat
Bob Baffert
6-1/1
2
Zany
Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Todd Pletcher
4-1/1
3
Search Party
Christian Torez
Mark Casse
30-1/1
4
Counting Stars
Francisco Arrieta
Mark Casse
8-1/1
5
Meaning
Juan Hernandez
Michael McCarthy
5-1/1
6
My Miss Mo
Micah Husbands
Saffie Joseph, Jr.
20-1/1
7
Dazzling Dame
Luis Saez
Brittany Russell
30-1/1
8
Bottle of Rouge
Mike Smith
Bob Baffert
15-1/1
9
Always a Runner
Jose Ortiz
Chad Brown
10-1/1
10
Prom Queen
Javier Castellano
Brad Cox
8-1/1
11
Percys Bar
Luan Machado
Ben Colebrook
6-1/1
12
Pashmina
Ramon Vazquez
Rob Atras
12-1/1
13
Bella Ballerina
Tyler Gaffalione
Brendan Walsh
12-1/1
14
Brooklyn Blonde
Kazushi Kimura
Michael McCarthy
30-1/1
15
Lovely Grey
Dylan Davis
Kelsey Danner
30-1/1
16
Nycon
Jaime Torres
Whitworth Beckman
50-1/1
17
Resist
Brian Hernandez, Jr.
Thomas Drury, Jr
50-1/1
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