Meet the Kentucky Derby Horses Running in the 2026 Race

Experts share how Alabama-connected horse can win 2026 Kentucky Derby

The world’s most famous horse racing might take place in Kentucky, but for the second year in a row, it will have an Alabama connection. After he first made the Kentucky Derby last year as the lone owner of Coal Battle, Thomasville’s Robbie Norman is back, as part of a partnership for So Happy.

Experience could give jockey Mike Smith edge in 2026 Kentucky Derby

Experience could give jockey Mike Smith edge in 2026 Kentucky Derby aboard So Happy on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Steve Kornacki on the Horses to Watch in 2026 Kentucky Derby

NBC’s Steve Kornacki joins TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer at Churchill Downs with which horses to watch out for in this year’s race. He shares the statistics for favorited horse Renegade, highlights three horses coming from the Florida Derby with big chances, and points to Bob Baffert's best horse this year, Potente, as another potential winner.

Meet the Kentucky Derby horses running in the 2026 race

The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.

Handicapping the 2026 Kentucky Derby: Best bets, long shots and more on the race

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby appears to be a wide-open race. And that was the general sentiment before the 4-1 morning-line favorite, Renegade,...

Latest Kentucky Derby odds and full field at Churchill Downs

A total of 20 horses will compete in the 152nd Kentucky Derby in 2026. Here is the list of participants and their latest odds to win.