Kentucky Derby 2026 results: Winner, full finishing order, and key reactions
Golden Tempo delivered a stunning upset at the 2026 Kentucky Derby, charging from last place to win in dramatic fashion.
The 23-1 longshot edged out Renegade at the finish, while Cherie DeVaux made history as the first female trainer to win the race.
Jockey Jose Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks, called it a dream moment, highlighting trust and instinct as key factors behind the unforgettable victory.
Celtic edge Hibernian in thriller
- Golden Tempo takes Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train its winner Chicago Sun-Times —
- Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby in dramatic finish The New York Times —
- Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby in wild comeback NY Post —
- Golden Tempo clinches the 152nd Kentucky Derby in thrilling finish as Cherie DeVaux becomes first female trainer to win iconic race Daily Mail —
- Kentucky Derby down to 19 horses after The Puma gets scratched with swollen leg The Globe and Mail —