Kentucky Derby 2026

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be run May 2nd at 6:57 PM ET at Churchill Downs over 1¼ miles (10 furlongs) on dirt for three-year-olds. As the first leg of the Triple Crown, it annually attracts the largest field in American racing and routinely produces some of the most volatile betting results of the year.

Stay up to date on the 2026 Kentucky Derby

→ Kentucky Derby Hub – Full prep race previews, news, and expert Kentucky Derby analysis.

→ Kentucky Derby Power Rankings – Weekly leaderboard of top contenders, risers and fallers.

Trackside Profits Official Selection

Our official Kentucky Derby selection, confidence level, and wagering structure will be released 48 hours before post time once final post positions, weather conditions, and pace projections are confirmed.