Published: May 2, 2026 · Post-Race Golden Tempo has won the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The 23-1 longshot came from dead last in the final turn to win the 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, delivering one of the most dramatic stretch runs in recent Derby history and setting off a massive payout for bettors who had him on their tickets. In the process, trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer ever to win the Kentucky Derby. It is a moment that will define the race for years. Missed out on betting The Derby? There's always the Preakness on May 16. [Bet at FanDuel Racing →] Winning time: 2:02.27 Conditions: Fast track, cool and dry, 54°F at Churchill Downs Anyone holding a trifecta ticket with Golden Tempo, Renegade, and Ocelli cashed one of the biggest trifectas in recent Kentucky Derby history

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