Race Result
Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, defeating the race favorite Renegade. The victory came at 23-1 odds in what was described as a wild comeback. Renegade, the Derby favorite with 6-1 morning line odds, finished short of winning.
Renegade's Profile
Renegade was trained by legendary Todd Pletcher and owned by Mike Repole, who purchased the horse for $975,000 at Keeneland's September Yearling Sale. The horse held the No. 1 post position and had a historic opportunity to become the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby from the No. 1 post in 40 years. Renegade was entered in the 18-horse field for the race at Churchill Downs.
The Jockey
Irad Ortiz Jr. rode Renegade in the race. Ortiz, from Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, stands 5-foot-3 and weighs 112 pounds. He is a two-time Belmont Stakes winner with a career record of more than 22,000 starts and $390 million in career earnings. Heading into the Kentucky Derby, Ortiz had already earned more than $11.5 million in 2026.
Race Details
The 2026 Kentucky Derby had a $5 million purse with the winner earning $3.1 million. The race took place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs. The race was broadcast on FanDuel TV, NBC, and USA TV Network. 
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