LIVE: 2026 Kentucky Derby & Oaks Post Position Draw and AMA

Apr 25, 2026

The road to the Winner’s Circle officially takes a pivotal turn today. We are LIVE for Churchill Downs on Opening Day for the double-feature draw: the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks.

With a deep roster of elite contenders this year, the 'luck of the draw' has never been more critical. Whether a horse lands a clean trip from the middle of the gate or faces the tactical challenge of the far outside, today’s results will reshape the morning line odds and every bettor's strategy.

Today we will be bring you live updates throughout the day, along with expert analysis of each contender.

Once the final horses settles into it's position at the starting gate, the debate begins. Head over to Reddit immediately following the draw for an exclusive AMA with racing expert James Scully.

James will be taking your questions live, offering his first reactions to the draw, identifying the day's winners and losers, and discussing how these positions impact the Run for the Roses.

Stay tuned—the field for Kentucky Derby 2026 is about to be set!