LIVE 2026 Arkansas Derby Coverage: Odds, Horses, Post Time & Results | Road to Kentucky Derby
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Renegade wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)
2026 Arkansas Derby is here!
Welcome to our LIVE Arkansas Derby race day coverage! Follow along as we bring you the latest updates, including results, post time, entries, odds, and more from this key stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Be sure to check out our LIVE Florida Derby coverage as well, and don’t miss our Reddit AMA featuring Brisnet’s Vance Hanson, who will be breaking down both the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby.
2026 Florida Derby LIVE coverage
Reddit AMA with Vance Hanson
Enjoy an exciting day of racing as the Road to the Kentucky Derby continues!
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2026 Arkansas Derby Post Time
What time is the 2026 Arkansas Derby?
According to the Oaklawn racing schedule 2026, the Arkansas Derby is set to be on March 28, 2026 at 7:48 PM.
2026 Arkansas Derby Horses and Odds
2026 Arkansas Derby Winner
Who is the winner of the 2026 Arkansas Derby?
Winner: Renegade
What time does the Arkansas Derby start?
According to Oaklawn’s 2026 racing schedule, the Arkansas Derby is set for March 29, 2026, with a post time of 7:48 PM ET at Oaklawn Park. Be sure to join us as the race gets underway.
What horses are to be in the 2026 Arkansas Derby?
The 2026 Arkansas Derby features a strong group of contenders, including standouts like Silent Tactic and Renegade. Check out the full list below to see all the horses set to compete.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Redland Rebels | Keith Asmussen | Patrick Biancone |
| 2 | Silent Tactic | Cristian Torres | Mark Casse |
| 3 | Blackout Time | Brian Hernandez | Kenny McPeek |
| 4 | Bricklin | Jamie Torres | Rodolhe Brisset |
| 5 | Taptastic | Erik Asmussen | Steve Asmussen |
| 6 | Renegade | Irad Ortiz | Todd Pletcher |
| 7 | Napoleon Solo | Kendrick Carmouche | Chad Summers |
| 8 | Exosome | Adam Beschizza | Kelsey Danner |
| 9 | Litmus Test | Francisco Arrieta | Bob Baffert |
Who is favored to win the Arkansas Derby 2026?
Renegade leads the Arkansas Derby 2026 field as the 3-2 morning-line favorite, with Silent Tactic close behind at 5-2.
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