Golden Tempo produced one of the most epic come-from-behind victories in Kentucky Derby history on Saturday. The 23-1 horse stormed from the back of the field to become the latest surprise winner at Churchill Downs.

The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.

Great White, a late addition and the largest horse in the field, was spooked just before the race, flipping over and throwing jockey Alex Achard.

Golden Tempo emerged victorious in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The three-year-old colt came back from a slow start to bolt past the rest of the field down the stretch,

What race number is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? What are the latest odds? Who are the jockeys? Here's what you need to know about Saturday's race:

It’s a historic day at Churchill Downs as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo wins the 152nd edition of the famous race. • Golden Tempo overcomes the odds: The horse was a 24-1 underdog in the moments before the race and made a huge kick down the stretch to cross the line first.

Great White, the horse that reared up and dislodged jockey Alex Achard in a dramatic Kentucky Derby incident, returned to competition at the Preakness Stakes.

Ocelli, Incredibolt and Robusta were the only three horses to race in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness this year.