Golden Tempo Wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
- On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, with jockey Jose Ortiz and trainer Cherie DeVaux.
- The race field featured 18 thoroughbreds after five horses were scratched, including The Puma and Great White, leaving the competition two short of the intended 20.
- Ortiz guided Golden Tempo past morning-line favorite Renegade, who entered the race at 4-1 odds and was trained by Todd Pletcher with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr.
- The winning team earned $3.1 million from a record $5 million prize purse, the third consecutive year the payout matched the 2024 and 2025 record.
- This victory positions Golden Tempo for the Triple Crown, following earlier prep-race successes by competitors like Commandment, who also vied for the Kentucky Derby title.
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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and connections started their run to glory in New Orleans
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