Kentucky Derby

Golden Tempo 23-1: Kentucky Derby Favorite Drought Hits Eight Years

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Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby at 23-1 from last place, paying $48.24 on a $2 bet. Final time 2:02.27. Renegade 2nd at 5-1, Ocelli 70-1 third, Chief Wallabee 7-1 fourth. $1 trifecta paid $11,250.78. Cherie DeVaux became first female trainer to win the Derby. Favorite drought now eight years.

Golden Tempo went off at 23-1, sat dead last for three-quarters of a mile, and won the Kentucky Derby. Saturday’s race was a contrarian’s textbook from gate to wire, and the favorite drought now sits at eight years. The 152nd Run for the Roses ended in 2:02.27 with Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer … Read more

Kentucky Derby 2026: The Favorite Has Lost Seven Straight Years Focus keyphrase: Kentucky Derby favorite

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Kentucky Derby favorites have lost seven straight years (2019-2025). Recent winning odds: Country House 65-1, Authentic 8-1, Rich Strike 80-1, Mage 15-1, Mystik Dan 18-1, Sovereignty 7-1. 2026 favorite Renegade (4-1) faces Post 1 jinx and Pletcher's drought since 2017.

Renegade goes off as the 4-1 morning-line favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Recent history says betting on the Kentucky Derby favorite has been a losing proposition. The favorite hasn’t won the Run for the Roses since Justify in 2018. Seven straight years, the betting choice has been beaten, often … Read more