Kentucky Derby 2026: What to know about the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs, featuring twenty three-year-old horses competing for a $5 million purse. Renegade is the current favorite at 4-1 odds, trained by Todd A. Pletcher. This year’s race also marks trainer Bob Baffert’s return and presents opportunities for the first female trainer and the oldest jockey to win.

• The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Twenty three-year-old horses will compete for a $5 million purse.
• Renegade is the favorite at 4-1 odds, trained by Todd A. Pletcher.
• Three horses have been scratched and replaced by others.
• The weather is not expected to impact the race.
• Trainer Bob Baffert is participating for the second time since his suspension.
• Cherie DeVaux could become the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
• Jockey Smith, at 59, aims to become the oldest jockey to win the Derby.