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May 2, 2026◆Archived

Derby Day at the Porch

An interactive companion to the 152nd Kentucky Derby — the Porch Editor's field guide, pace shape, wagering plan, connections, and the official result.

How it endedGolden Tempo (23-1) won by a neck over Renegade in 2:02.27. Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

By The Porch EditorRead the coverage →

The Porch Editor revisits special coverage on the calendar — Derby weekend each May, the Fourth Ward holiday tour each December, and whichever neighborhood story earns the deeper treatment when it arrives.