Race Results
1st place: Golden Tempo (23-1)
2nd place: Renegade (5-1)
3rd place: Ocelli (70-1)
4th place: Chief Wallabee (7-1)
Golden Tempo, a 24-1 longshot, surged to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby, stunning the field and the betting public.
Late Scratch
Great White, post position 22, was scratched minutes before the race after rearing and flipping over.
Trainer Milestone
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner. She is the second female trainer to win a Triple Crown race, following Jena Antonucci's win at the 2023 Belmont Stakes.
Background
The race was run at Churchill Downs on Saturday at 5:57 p.m. CT. Twenty-three horses were originally entered, with five scratched prior to race day (The Puma, Right to Party, Silent Tactic, Fulleffort, Corona de Oro) and one late scratch (Great White).
The favorite So Happy (5-1) did not win. Golden Tempo's odds were 24-1 at post time.
Undercard Results
Race 12: Kentucky Derby (Feature)
- 1st: Golden Tempo
- 2nd: Renegade
- 3rd: Ocelli
Complete undercard results for races 1-11 and 13 are listed in the original article.
Schedule (ET)
The main race was scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET.
Mint Julep Background
The mint julep has been associated with the Derby since the late 19th century and became the signature drink in the 1930s when a commemorative cup was introduced. The drink's origins trace to ancient Persia, medieval Europe, and the American South.