Which horses will run in 2026 Kentucky Derby field? Renegade, Commandment among horses to watch, full contenders, post position draw.

Here are the Final points standings for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

The full field for the 152nd Run For The Roses Race has been confirmed in the final standings as the Top 20 horses field earn a spot in the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Invitations also will be extended to the top two horses in the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby and the top horse in the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Ties in the points standings are broken by earnings in non-restricted stakes.

Renegade made a big move in the center of the track, completing a rally from last place to win the Arkansas Derby $1.5 million Grade 1 race at Oaklawn Park.

Ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., Renegade covered the 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.70 and paid $4 on a $2 win wager as the 3-2 favorite.

Renegade earned 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

Commandment won the $1 million, Grade 1 Florida Derby on Saturday. Ridden by Flavien Prat and trained by Brad Cox, Commandment covered the 1 1/8 miles in 1:49.99. Click here to read Jason Frakes' story from Gulfstream Park.

Who's in Kentucky Derby 2026 field at Churchill Downs? Meet the horses, full list, points standings

Kentucky Derby 2026 contenders, horses lineups, full field, Final Post positions.

1. Commandment, 150 points

Trainer: Brad Cox.

Jockey: Flavien Prat.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

2. Further Ado, 135

Trainer: Brad Cox.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Sire: Gun Runner.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

3. Renegade, 125

Trainer: Todd Pletcher.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

4. So Happy, 115

Trainer: Mark Glatt.

Jockey: Mike Smith.

Sire: Runhappy.

Last race: Won Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

5. Fulleffort, 110

Trainer: Brad Cox.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

Sire: Liam's Map.

Last race: Won Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 21 at Turfway Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

6. The Puma, 106

Trainer: Gustavo Delgado.

Jockey: Javier Castellano.

Sire: Essential Quality.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

7. Silent Tactic, 100

Trainer: Mark Casse.

Jockey: Cristian Torres.

Sire: Tacitus.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

8. Emerging Market, 100

Trainer: Chad Brown.

Jockey: Flavien Prat.

Sire: Candy Ride.

Last race: Won Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

9. Albus, 100

Trainer: Riley Mott.

Jockey: Jaime Torres.

Sire: Yaupon.

Last race: Won Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

10. Potente, 100

Trainer: Bob Baffert.

Jockey: Juan Hernandez.

Sire: Into Mischief.

Last race: Second in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

11. Pavlovian, 70

Trainer: Doug O'Neill.

Jockey: Edwin Maldonado.

Sire: Pavel.

Last race: Second in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

12. Right to Party, 65

Trainer: Kenny McPeek

Jockey: Christopher Elliott.

Sire: Constitution.

Last race: Second in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

13. Incredibolt, 60

Trainer: Riley Mott.

Jockey: Jaime Torres.

Sire: Bolt d'Oro.

Last race: Won Virginia Derby on March 14 at Colonial Downs.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

14. Golden Tempo, 60

Trainer: Cherie DeVaux.

Jockey: Jose Ortiz.

Sire: Curlin.

Last race: Third in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

15. Chief Wallabee, 50

Trainer: Bill Mott.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado.

Sire: Constitution.

Last race: Third in Grade 1 Florida Derby on March 28 at Gulfstream Park.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

16. Chip Honcho, 49

Trainer: Steve Asmussen.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Connect.

Last race: Fifth in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 21 at Fair Grounds.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs..

17. Intrepido, 38

Trainer: Jeff Mullins.

Jockey: TBA.

Sire: Maximus Mischief.

Last race: Fourth in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs..

18. Wonder Dean (Euro/Mideast road qualifier)

Trainer: Daisuke Takayanagi

Jockey: Cristian Demuro.

Sire: Dee Majesty.

Last race: Won Group 2 UAE Derby on March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

19. Six Speed (Euro/Mideast road qualifier)

Trainer: Bhupat Seemar.

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona.

Sire: Not This Time.

Last race: Second in Group 2 UAE Derby on March 28 at Meydan Racecourse.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

20. Danon Bourbon (Japan road qualifer)

Trainer: Manabu Ikezoe.

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura.

Sire: Maxfield.

Last race: WonFukuryu Stakes on March 28 at Nakayama Racecourse.

Likely next race: Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.

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21. Litmus Test, 34

Trainer: Bob Baffert.

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta.

Sire: Nyquist.

Last race: Seventh in Grade 1 Arkansas Derby on March 28 at Oaklawn Park.

Likely next race: TBA.

22. Great White, 30

Trainer: John Ennis.

Jockey: Alex Achard.

Sire: Volatile.

Last race: Fifth in Grade 1 Blue Grass on April 4 at Keeneland.

Likely next race: TBA.

23. Ocelli, 25

Trainer: Whit Beckman.

Jockey: Joe Ramos.

Sire: Connect.

Last race: Third in Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 4 at Aqueduct.

Likely next race: TBA.

24. Robusta, 25

Trainer: Doug O'Neill.

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo.

Sire: Accelerate.

Last race: Seventh in Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4.

Likely next race: TBA.

How to watch the Kentucky Derby 2026 Live, Channel, Streaming

TV channel: NBC

Livestream: Peacock (subscriber only)

In May of 2024, NBC Sports announced a partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032.

The extension includes multi-platform 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.