Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby in wild comeback
Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby in a surprising comeback victory at 25-1 odds, defeating Renegade and Ocelli who finished second and third. The race, held at Churchill Downs, featured an unpredictable field after two horses were scratched just before the event. Trained by Cherie Devaux and ridden by jockey Jose L. Ortiz, Golden Tempo's win marks a major upset in the 152nd running of the Derby.
- ▪Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at 25-1 odds, one of the longest shots among contenders.
- ▪Renegade, the morning-line favorite, finished second despite concerns over a cracked heel.
- ▪Ocelli, with 75-1 odds, secured third place in the race.
- ▪The 2026 Derby field originally included 18 horses, but was reduced after The Puma and Great White were scratched.
- ▪Golden Tempo is trained by Cherie Devaux and was ridden by jockey Jose L. Ortiz.
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Sports Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby in wild comeback By Michael Leboff Published May 2, 2026, 7:13 p.m. ET The 152nd Kentucky Derby is in the books, and Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first, holding off Renegade and Ocelli, who finished second and third, respectively. Golden Tempo, who pulled away at the end had odds of 25-1 at post time. He is trained by Cherie Devaux and had Jose L. Ortiz aboard as the jockey. Runner-up Renegade went off at 5-1. Third-place finisher Ocelli had odds of 75-1.
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