LIVE: Thurby 2026 Schedule, Expert Picks & Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide
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Thurby 2026 is here!
Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Thurby 2026!
If you are wondering, "What is Thurby at Churchill Downs?" it’s the ultimate local celebration that officially kicks off the legendary Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs. Combining the best of Kentucky’s culture—bourbon, live music, and world-class racing—this event offers a more relaxed, "Louisville-centric" atmosphere before the crowds peak for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.
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Welcome to our Thurby 2026 LIVE coverage!
Thank you to everyone that came out and joined us for an exciting day of racing. Join us tomorrow for more up-to-the-minute coverage as we inch closer to Derby and Oaks.
Don't forget to join us for our Q&A session with our expert panel and Reddit AMA with track announcer Jason Beem.
We'll see you tomorrow!
Prepare for tomorrow's Run for the Roses with these Official LIVE Kentucky Derby Odds.
Thurby 2026 is coming to an end. Build up your bankroll for Derby and Oaks with the Mamzelle Stakes. Who is your best bet?
Join Jason Beem to talk all things Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby as we lead up to the Oaks on Friday night. He's been announcing horse races for 20 years and even called the favorite for this year’s Kentucky Oaks, Zany, at Tampa Bay Downs in February. You can also hear him talk racing four days a week on the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast brought to you by TwinSpires.
The action kicks off during Derby week with Thurby LIVE coverage and continues on Kentucky Oaks Day and the highlight of the weekend, the Kentucky Derby.
Whether you’re a seasoned handicapper or a newcomer looking to make the "most exciting two minutes in sports" even more thrilling, the Official TwinSpires Kentucky Derby 152 Betting Guide is your ultimate trackside companion.
Inside this comprehensive playbook, the industry’s sharpest analysts—including James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, Keeler Johnson and more—break down the 152nd Run for the Roses. Take a deep dive into the pedigrees, running styles, and workout patterns that separate the legends from the longshots, including expert picks and wagering advice.
We've almost reached the end our stakes race journey already for Thurby 2026. Check out these LIVE odds before placing your best bets.
Join Jason Beem to talk all things Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby as we lead up to the Oaks on Friday night. He's been announcing horse races for 20 years and even called the favorite for this year’s Kentucky Oaks, Zany, at Tampa Bay Downs in February. You can also hear him talk racing four days a week on the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast brought to you by TwinSpires.
The action kicks off during Derby week with Thurby LIVE coverage and continues on Kentucky Oaks Day and the highlight of the weekend, the Kentucky Derby.
Prepare for tomorrow's big race with these Official LIVE Kentucky Oaks Odds.
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Thurby Schedule
What's the schedule for Thurby 2026?
| Time | Stakes Races |
| 5:14 PM | Opening Verse S. |
| 5:50 PM | St Matthews Overnight S. |
| 6:22 PM | Mamzelle S. (G3) |
Kentucky Derby Odds
Kentucky Oaks Odds
Thurby Day Results
Who won the Thurby Day 2026 stakes races?
| Race | Results |
| Opening Verse S. | Lagynos |
| St Matthews Overnight S. | Maximum Bourbon |
| Mamzelle S. (G3) | Cy Fair |
