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• 502’sDay (April 28) - A community-focused event encouraging local shopping and celebrating Louisville culture, with low-cost general admission. • Winsday (April 29) - A charity-driven race day where ticket proceeds help support local nonprofit organizations. • Thurby (April 30) - A celebration of Kentucky’s culture, history, and music, combined with a full day of racing. • Kentucky Oaks (May 1) - A major race for three-year-old fillies, known for its traditions and the “Pink Out” in support of breast cancer awareness. • Kentucky Derby (May 2) - The main event of the week and the first leg of the Triple Crown, held at Churchill Downs. The Stakes The Kentucky Derby is not only the most famous race in American thoroughbred racing, but also one of the richest, with a total purse of $5 million. The lion’s share goes to the winner, who typically earns approximately $3.1 million, while the remaining purse is distributed among the top five finishers on a sliding scale—rewarding not just victory, but elite placement on racing’s biggest stage. Beyond the official purse, connections benefit from significant breeding and stud value, as a Derby win can dramatically elevate a horse’s future earning potential. Owners, trainers, and jockeys also divide the winnings according to pre-arranged agreements, with jockeys commonly receiving around 10% of the winner’s share. In many ways, the Derby’s financial impact extends far beyond race day, often defining the long-term value and legacy of both horse and stable. Kentucky Derby Contenders and Leaderboard For 2026, the final list of contenders will only be confirmed closer to race day, once the qualifying points standings are complete. The official Kentucky Derby website tracks these standings and provides updates on horses competing. This evolving field reflects results from prep races and determines which horses will ultimately compete at Churchill Downs. See as it stands. 1. Commandment — 150 points 2. Renegade — 125 points 3. Fulleffort — 110 points 4. The Puma — 106 points 5. Silent Tactic — 100 points 6. Emerging Market — 100 points 7. Pavlovian — 70 points 8. Incredibolt — 60 points 9. Golden Tempo — 60 points 10. Class President — 50 points 11. Stark Contrast — 50 points 12. Chief Wallabee — 50 points 13. Iron Honor — 50 points 14. Potente — 50 points 15. Chip Honcho — 49 points 16. Universe — 38 points 17. Grittiness — 36 points 18. Further Ado — 35 points 19. Nearly — 35 points 20. Litmus Test — 34 points 21. Blackout Time — 25 points 22. Robusta — 25 points 23. Intrepido — 23 points 24. Talk to Me Jimmy — 20 points 25. Great White — 20 points 26. Bravaro — 20 points 27. Buetane — 16 points 28. Napoleon Solo — 15 points 29. So Happy — 15 points 30. Confessional — 15 points 31. Talkin — 10 points 32. Ottinho — 6 points 33. Cannoneer — 4 points 34. Cherokee Nation — 3 points 35. Courting — 2 points