Kentucky Derby 2026 Results & Payouts After Golden Tempo Win
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Key Points:
- Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with 23-1 odds, making a strong finish from near the back, while Renegade placed second and 70-1 longshot Ocelli came in third.
- Cheri Devaud made history as the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo.
- The race featured a relatively open field with no clear favorite, and five horses were scratched before the start, including The Puma, a trendy pick who withdrew due to injury.
- The race conditions were cool and dry, marking one of the coldest Derby days in recent history with temperatures near 56 degrees, much lower than typical Derby highs.
- Large payouts resulted from the surprise outcomes, with Golden Tempo paying $48.24 to win and the superfecta paying nearly $94,490.
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