Napoleon Solo, a 7-1 longshot, won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, Maryland, overcoming previous fifth-place finishes. The race saw a wide-open field as Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was scratched.
Napoleon Solo, a 7-1 longshot, won the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park on Saturday, holding off Iron Honor. The race featured a smaller field and subdued atmosphere due to Pimlico's reconstruction.
Reigning Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes, foregoing an opportunity for horse racing's first Triple Crown since 2018.
Despite being in hospice care and battling severe health setbacks, 88-year-old Bob Weihe successfully attended his 80th consecutive Kentucky Derby, marking a historic streak that began in 1947.
Bob 'Derby Bob' Weihe, 88, attended his 80th consecutive Kentucky Derby on Saturday, achieving the remarkable feat just months after spending four months hospitalized and near death over the winter. The Louisville man, who began attending the Derby at age 9 in 1947, was discharged from hospice care in April and arrived at Churchill Downs with a police escort, accompanied by his wife of 68 years, family members, and a medical team. His picks of 1-19-22 yielded significant winnings for family and a helpful cop.
Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as 23-1 shot Golden Tempo surged from last place to win by a neck at Churchill Downs. Jockey Joe Ortiz edged out his brother Irad Ortiz Jr aboard favourite Renegade in a breathtaking finish, with Ocelli third in the 152nd edition.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux a landmark victory as the first woman to saddle the winner of America's most famous horse race. The 24-1 long shot broke slowly and trailed the 18-horse field before threading through traffic and unleashing a late charge to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Renegade finished second with Ocelli third in front of 150,415 fans.
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo charged from far back to win the 1 1/8-mile race at Churchill Downs in Louisville. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's 2023 Belmont Stakes victory.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby arrives with its famous fashion spectacle as celebrities and fans gather at Churchill Downs. The 152nd running of the iconic race draws attention as much for the outrageous hats and outfits seen around the track as for the horses and jockeys competing in the race itself.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner as Golden Tempo charged to victory at 23-1 odds in 2:02.27 at Churchill Downs. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks the day before, Golden Tempo passed favorite Renegade just before the wire. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race, eight years after starting her own stable.
Golden Tempo won the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, the gelding charged from the back of the pack to win the 1 1/8-mile race, with Renegade second and Ocelli third. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race.
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, the horse charged from the back of the pack to win the 1 1/8-mile race. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race. Ortiz achieved a rare double, winning the Kentucky Oaks the day before.
Golden Tempo won the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at 23-1 odds, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the Triple Crown's opening leg. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo charged from far back to win the 1 1/4-mile race. DeVaux is just the second female trainer to win any Triple Crown race, eight years after starting her own stable.
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, making Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown. Jockey Jose Ortiz won for the first time in his 11th try, beating brother Irad Ortiz who rode second-place Renegade.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk named Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink as his assistant captains for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. Both former players were under consideration for the captaincy themselves. Leonard is best known for his clinching 45-foot birdie putt in the 1999 comeback victory at The Country Club.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, the 152nd running of the iconic horse race, has arrived at Churchill Downs. While horses and jockeys prepare for the main event, the real action centers on celebrity fashion, with fans and attendees showcasing extravagant hats and outfits around the venue.
The 152nd edition of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs draws top athletes and celebrities including Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson, Sue Bird, Von Miller, and Joakim Noah. The annual event continues its tradition of attracting sports legends and entertainment figures for the 'Greatest Two Minutes In Sports.'
A retrospective look at notable celebrities and athletes who attended the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, featuring names like Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens (2025), Travis Kelce (2024), Patrick and Brittany Mahomes (2023), Michael Phelps (2022), Tom Brady (2019), and others across multiple years.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, with post time at 6:57 p.m. ET. Renegade is the 4-1 favorite among 19 horses competing for a share of the $5 million purse.
It's time for the 2026 Kentucky Derby! Check out the schedule, field, rules and more event facts now.
The Puma has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby, so the 152nd edition of the race will be run Saturday with 19 horses instead of the maximum 20.
Markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.
The Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday in Louisville, but prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket offer no event contracts for the race. Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen says track owners have no interest in cutting deals with prediction platforms. The Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 requires explicit permission from tracks, horsemen's groups, and state commissions to offer wagers on horses. Kentucky has proposed legislation to ban prediction markets and impose a 17.5% tax on fees.
Kentucky Derby owner to buy Preakness trademarksMaryland will keep staging race under licensing dealMove comes amid Triple Crown scheduling debateChurchill Downs has reached a deal to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes, the company announced Tuesday, in a move that brings one of US thoroughbred racing’s most celebrated events under the same corporate umbrella as the Kentucky Derby.Churchill Downs Inc said it will pay $85m to buy the trademarks and associated rights to the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC, an affiliate of 1/ST Racing. Continue reading...
