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"The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" returns for the 152nd edition at this year's Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs has been the spot of the most captivating horse race in the world, and this year's race will look to capitalize yet again. Last year's winner, Sovereignty, was behind for a large portion of the race. However, jockey Junior Alvarado and his horse used a last section burst to take the first Triple Crown race.
At 6:57 p.m. ET., 4-1 favorite Renegade will look to continue the trend of one of the race's favorites taking home the win. 6-1 favorites Commandment and Further Ado round of the pecking order for the top three favorites.
The Sporting News is tracking all live race updates, highlights, and results from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Kentucky Derby live updates, highlights, results from 2026 race
(All times Eastern)
Updates will appear closer to the race.
Kentucky Derby pre-race results
| Race No. | Post time (ET) | Winner |
| 1 | 11 a.m. | TBD |
| 2 | 11:32 a.m. | TBD |
| 3 | 12:05 p.m. | TBD |
| 4 | 12:38 p.m. | TBD |
| 5 | 1:12 p.m. | TBD |
| 6 | 1:53 p.m. | TBD |
| 7 | 2:38 p.m. | TBD |
| 8 | 3:23 p.m. | TBD |
| 9 | 4:06 p.m. | TBD |
| 10 | 4:50 p.m. | TBD |
| 11 (Old Forester Turf Classic) | 5:39 p.m. | TBD |
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2026 Kentucky Derby post time
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET, 3:57 p.m. PT
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2. Eleven other races lead into the Run for the Roses (including the Old Forester Turf Classic), starting at 11 a.m. ET.
How to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby
NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN, nearly seven hours before the post time for the first leg of the Triple Crown. The coverage will shift to NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET.
There will be other races throughout the day at Churchill Downs, starting in the morning.
Viewers can stream the Kentucky Derby on Peacock, the NBC Sports App, or with DIRECTV, which offers a free trial for new users.
Kentucky Derby post positions 2026
Here's a look at the post positions for the 2026 Kentucky Derby as well as the morning-line odds for the race.
| Post Position | Horse | Odds |
| 1. | Renegade | 4-1 |
| 2. | Albus | 30-1 |
| 3. | Intrepido | 50-1 |
| 4. | Litmus Test | 30-1 |
| 6. | Commandment | 6-1 |
| 7. | Danon Bourbon | 20-1 |
| 8. | So Happy | 15-1 |
| 9. | The Puma | 10-1 |
| 10. | Wonder Dean | 30-1 |
| 11. | Incredibolt | 20-1 |
| 12. | Chief Wallabee | 8-1 |
| 14. | Potente | 20-1 |
| 15. | Emerging Market | 15-1 |
| 16. | Pavlovian | 30-1 |
| 17. | Six Speed | 50-1 |
| 18. | Further Ado | 6-1 |
| 19. | Golden Tempo | 30-1 |
| 21. | Great White | 50-1 |
| 22. | Ocelli | 50-1 |
| 23. | Robusta | 99-1 |
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