Grade 1 · Churchill Downs

2026 Kentucky Oaks Results

Always a Runner won the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, ridden by José Ortiz for trainer Chad Brown.

2026 Kentucky Oaks winner

Always a Runner

Jockey
José Ortiz
Trainer
Chad Brown
Final time
1:48.82
Distance
1 1/8 Miles · Dirt

How the 2026 Kentucky Oaks was won

Always a Runner won in 1:48.82.

José Ortiz rode Always a Runner for trainer Chad Brown. José Ortiz also won the Kentucky Oaks in 2019.

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