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Tracking the winner for DraftKings’ King of the Track: 2026 Kentucky Derby

Tracking the winner for DraftKings’ King of the Track: 2026 Kentucky Derby

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By: Ryan Wohl

Golden Tempo has won the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Golden Tempo is joined by Trainer Cherie DeVaux and Jockey Jose Ortiz. Before the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Golden Tempo was 25/1 to win the race. Renegade, Ocelli, Chief Wallabee, and Danon Bourbon rounded out the top five.

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For the 2026 Kentucky Derby, DraftKings ran a promo, King of the Track. Users who placed a qualifying bet on Golden Tempo to win the Kentucky Derby will earn a share of $1 million in bonus cash. 

Ryan Wohl

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.