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

April 23rd, 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.

CLICK HERE TO TRAVEL TO REDDIT!

2026 Kentucky Derby Fair Odds - Bet with TwinSpires

Track
Race
12
Time
Sat May 02 2026
#
Horse Info
Horse Name
Jockey
Trainer
Odds
1
Renegade
TBD
Todd Pletcher
9-2/1
2
Further Ado
TBD
Brad Cox
5-1/1
3
Commandment
TBD
Brad Cox
6-1/1
4
Chief Wallabee
TBD
Bill Mott
10-1/1
5
The Puma
TBD
Gustavo Delgado
10-1/1
6
Potente
TBD
Bob Baffert
15-1/1
7
So Happy
TBD
Mark Glatt
15-1/1
8
Emerging Market
TBD
Chad Brown
20-1/1
9
Fulleffort
TBD
Brad Cox
20-1/1
10
Incredibolt
TBD
Riley Mott
25-1/1
11
Wonder Dean (JPN)
TBD
Daisuke Takayanagi
25-1/1
12
Golden Tempo
TBD
Cherie DeVaux
30-1/1
13
Silent Tactic
TBD
Mark Casse
30-1/1
14
Albus
TBD
Riley Mott
40-1/1
15
Chip Honcho
TBD
Steve Asmussen
40-1/1
16
Class President
TBD
Todd Pletcher
40-1/1
17
Pavlovian
TBD
Doug ONeil
40-1/1
18
Six Speed
TBD
Bhupat Seemar
40-1/1
19
Danon Bourbon
TBD
Manabu Ikezoe
50-1/1
20
Iron Honor
TBD
Chad Brown
50-1/1
21
Ottinho
TBD
Chad Brown
50-1/1
22
Right to Party
TBD
Kenny McPeek
50-1/1
23
Stark Contrast
TBD
Michael McCarthy
50-1/1
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2026 Kentucky Oaks Fair Odds - Bet with TwinSpires

Track
Race
12
Time
Fri May 01 2026
#
Horse Info
Horse Name
Jockey
Trainer
Odds
1
Zany
TBD
Todd Pletcher
4-1/1
2
Meaning
TBD
Michael McCarthy
9-2/1
3
Counting Star
TBD
Mark Casse
5-1/1
4
Bella Ballerina
TBD
Brendan Walsh
8-1/1
5
Life of Joy
TBD
Brad Cox
8-1/1
6
Percy’s Bar
TBD
Ben Colebrook
8-1/1
7
Explora
TBD
Bob Baffert
10-1/1
8
Prom Queen
TBD
Brad Cox
10-1/1
9
Always a Runner
TBD
Chad Brown
15-1/1
10
Bottle of Rouge
TBD
Bob Baffert
15-1/1
11
Search Party
TBD
Mark Casse
20-1/1
12
She Be Smooth
TBD
Todd Pletcher
20-1/1
13
My Miss Mo
TBD
Saffie Joseph
31/1
14
Pashmina
TBD
Rob Atras
30-1/1
15
Lorelei Lee
TBD
Michael Maker
40-1/1
16
Luv Your Neighbor
TBD
Michael Stidham
40-1/1
17
Paradise
TBD
Brad Cox
40-1/1
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