When is the Florida Derby 2026, Date, Start-time, Post Positions, Odds, Horses, How to watch, Preps for Kentucky Derby race.
— Neither Brad Cox nor his son, Brodie — out of breath from cheering — was sure who won Saturday’s Florida Derby after a thrilling photo finish.
With new rider Flavien Prat aboard, Commandment rallied from last place in a six-horse field and caught The Puma at the wire to win by a nose in the $1 million, Grade 1 Florida Derby.
Commandment earned 100 qualifying points to clinch a spot in the Kentucky Derby on May 2.
It was the fourth consecutive win for Commandment, who had jockey Flavien Prat aboard on Saturday. Next up: the Kentucky Derby, the start of the Triple Crown series on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Commandment returned $5.80 for the win. Chief Wallabee was third, favorite Nearly -- the 7-5 top choice -- was fourth and Wayne's Law was fifth.
Commandment got 100 points toward the Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. The Puma got 50 for finishing second, Chief Wallabee got 25 for third, Nearly got 15 for placing fourth and the fifth-place showing by Wayne's Law earned him 10 points.
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The Florida Derby will offer 200 qualifying points — including 100 to the winner — toward the Kentucky Derby.
Trained by Bill Mott, Sovereignty opened his 3-year-old campaign by winning the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on March 1 at Gulfstream. The son of Into Mischief will be ridden by Junior Alvarado and drew the outside post in the field of 10.
When is the 2026 Florida Derby?
Date: Saturday, March 28
What is the Post-Time of Florida Derby in 2026?
Post time: 6:42 p.m. EDT Saturday, 28th March.
3:42 p.m. PT
4:42 p.m. MT
5:42 p.m. CT
6:42 p.m. ET
Where is the Florida Derby 2026 Location?
2026 edition of Florida Derby will be take place at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
2026 Florida Derby Results, Purse, Winner payout Prize Money, finish order
Fund, Purse: $1 million.
1st: Commandment (100 points) – Winner by a nose.
2nd: The Puma (50 points) – Nosed out for the win after taking the lead in the stretch.
3rd: Chief Wallabee (25 points) – Half-length back in a strong effort.
4th: Nearly (15 points) – The pre-race favorite tired late after being prominent.
5th: Wayne's Law (10 points)
6th: Timeless Victory.
Payouts (Based on $2 bets; approximate/standard mutuel payoffs)
Win: Commandment – $5.80
Place: Commandment – $3.20 | The Puma – $3.20 (or around $5.40 in some charts)
Show: Commandment – $2.40 | The Puma – (varies) | Chief Wallabee – $2.40
Exotic Payouts (approximate):
Exacta (4-8): $12.10
Trifecta (4-8-2): $10.75
Superfecta (4-8-2-6): $3.29
Grade: 1. Distance: 1 ⅛ miles.
Jockey weight: 122 pounds.
How to watch 2026 Florida Derby, Channel, Streamnig
TV Channel: CNBC/FanDuel TV.
Live streaming: Peacock
Kentucky Derby qualifying points: 100 for first place, 50 for second place, 25 for third place, 15 for fourth place, 10 for fifth place.
2026 Florida Derby post positions, field, jockeys, trainers, morning-line odds
PP Horse, jockey, trainer, odds
1. Albus, Tyler Gaffalione, Riley Mott, 20-1
2. Chief Wallabee, Junior Alvarado, Bill Mott, 2-1
3. Wayne’s Law, Marcos Meneses, Amador Merei Sanchez, 15-1
4. Commandment, Flavien Prat, Brad Cox, 5-2
5. Redland Rebels, Joel Rosario. Patrick Biancone, 15-1
6. Nearly, John Velazquez, Todd Pletcher, 3-1
7. Timeless Victory, Jose Morelos, Edward Plesa Jr., 20-1
8. The Puma, Javier Castellano, Gustavo Delgado, 9-2
9. Gregarious, Rajiv Maragh, Jose Castro, 50-1
Odds are correct on 23rd March.
What is the 2026 Kentucky Derby post time?
While not yet official, the post time for the 152st Kentucky Derby will be about 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
How to watch 2026 Kentucky Derby
Last May, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.
The extension includes multiplatform rights to the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and Derby and Oaks Day programming, which will be presented on NBC, Peacock, USA Network and additional NBCU platforms.
You can stream the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Fubo and Peacock.
Title: When is the Florida Derby 2026, Date, Start-time, Post Positions, Odds, Horses, How to watch, Preps for Kentucky Derby race.
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