2026 KENTUCKY DERBY Monster Podcast | Interviews on EVERY HORSE Racing in the Kentucky Derby

About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive breakdown of every horse competing in the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

Get ready for the ultimate 2026 Kentucky Derby Monster Podcast, where JK (Jonathon Kinchen) and PTF (Peter Thomas Fornatale) bring together every standalone breakdown into one complete guide to the Run for the Roses. This master episode covers the full field heading into Churchill Downs, featuring detailed discussions on every contender expected to compete on Saturday, May 2, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. and the post-position draw set for April 25. This episode includes full coverage of the leading contenders on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, including Renegade, the Arkansas Derby winner trained by Todd Pletcher; Albus and Incredibolt from the Riley Mott barn; Intrepido for trainer Jeff Mullins; and Litmus Test representing Bob Baffert. The discussion also includes Right to Party trained by Kenny McPeek, along with Commandment, Further Ado, and Fulleffort from the Brad Cox stable, each arriving with different prep paths and race records. International contenders are also featured, including Danon Bourbon from Japan and Wonder Dean (JPN), along with Dubai-based runner Six Speed. The field continues with So Happy from Mark Glatt’s barn, The Puma trained by Gustavo…

People in this episode

Hosts: JK (Jonathon Kinchen), PTF (Peter Thomas Fornatale)

Topics covered

• Kentucky Derby
• horse racing
• race analysis
• contender breakdown
• sports commentary

Keywords

• Kentucky Derby
• horse racing
• contenders
• Churchill Downs
• race analysis
• sports podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Churchill Downs

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