Latest News About Who Won The Kentucky Derby 2026

Here’s the latest on the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner.

• Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, with trainer Cherie Devaux becoming the first female trainer to win the race at Churchill Downs.[1][2]
• The official results list Golden Tempo as the 1st-place finisher, with Renegade finishing second and Ocelli third.[2][1]
• The race took place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.[9][2]

If you’d like, I can pull up the full finishing order, prize money for all top finishers, or provide a quick comparison of the top contenders and their post-race quotes.[2][9]