Grade 1 · Oaklawn Park

2026 Arkansas Derby Results

Renegade won the 2026 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. for trainer Todd Pletcher.

2026 Arkansas Derby winner

Renegade

Jockey
Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer
Todd Pletcher
Final time
1:49.70
Distance
1 1/8 Miles · Dirt

How the 2026 Arkansas Derby was won

Renegade won in 1:49.70.

Irad Ortiz Jr. rode Renegade for trainer Todd Pletcher. Todd Pletcher also trained the winner in 2018.

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Previous Arkansas Derby winners

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  • 2024MuthJuan Hernandez · Bob Baffert
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Results from public race records, checked October 2026. For entertainment purposes only.