Top contenders in the 152nd Kentucky Derby
May 02, 2026
The LEX 18 Sports Team goes to the backside of Churchill Downs to bring you stories on the top contenders of the 152nd Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby is the greatest two minutes in sports. The first Saturday in May kicks
off the Triple Crown Races with the Preakness and Belmont Stakes to follow.DANON BOURBONOwner: Danox Co. Ltd.Trainer: Manabu IkezoeJockey: Atsuya Mishimura Danon Bourbon looks to break thru for Japan in DerbyPOTENTEOwner: Speedway Stables LLCTrainer: Bob BaffertJockey: Juan Hernandez Baffert looks for record 7th win, Potente could deliver itWONDER DEANOwner: Yoshinari YamamotoTrainer: Daisuke TakayanagiJockey: Ryusei Sakai Wonder Dean looks to make historyALBUSOwner: Pink Oak Stud LLC (Dana Bernhard)Trainer: Riley MottJockey: Manny Franco Albus is a credible contenderINCREDIBOLTOwner: Pink Oak Stud LLC (Dana Bernhard)Trainer: Riley MottJockey: Jaime Torres Incredibolt won The Virginia Derby, looking to win in KentuckySO HAPPYOwner: Saints or SinnersTrainer: Mark GlattJockey: Mike Smith DERBY PREVIEW: Seeking Happiness with 'So Happy'EMERGING MARKETOwner: Klaravich Stables Inc.Trainer: Chad BrownJockey: Flavien Prat Emerging Market has only raced twiceCHIEF WALLABEEOwner: Michael Katherine G. BallTrainer: Bill MottJockey: Junior Alvarado Can Chief Wallabee take charge of the 152nd Kentucky Derby?COMMANDMENTOwner: Wathnan RacingTrainer: Brad CoxJockey: Luis Saez Commandment: A True ContenderFURTHER ADOOwner: Spendthrift Farm LLCTrainer: Brad CoxJockey: John Velazquez RENEGADEOwner: Repole StableTrainer: Todd PletcherJockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
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