History was made in the 2026 Kentucky Derby, as Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo crossing the wire first in the "Run for the Roses."
However, we will not see Golden Tempo join the elite ranks of Triple Crown winners, as he will bypass the Preakness Stakes and target the Belmont Stakes instead.
We'll have Triple Crown odds for 2027 when they go live.
Triple Crown odds
Triple Crown odds are currently off the board. Here's what they looked like prior to the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
| Yes Triple Crown in 2026 | No Triple Crown in 2026 |
|---|---|
| +450 | -700 |
Odds as of 4-30.
Sportsbooks listed odds on any horse to win the 2026 Triple Crown or not just before the Kentucky Derby, with "No" a heavy favorite at -700, and "Yes" priced at +450.
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Past Triple Crown winners
There have been 13 Triple Crown winners in history, with two coming since 2015.
| Year | Horse | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Justify | Bob Baffert |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | Bob Baffert |
| 1978 | Affirmed | Laz Barrera |
| 1977 | Seattle Slew | William H. Turner, Jr. |
| 1973 | Secretariat | Lucien Laurin |
| 1948 | Citation | Horace A. "Jimmy" Jones |
| 1946 | Assault | Max Hirsch |
| 1943 | Count Fleet | Don Cameron |
| 1941 | Whirlaway | Ben A. Jones |
| 1937 | War Admiral | George Conway |
| 1935 | Omaha | Jim Fitzsimmons |
| 1930 | Gallant Fox | Jim Fitzsimmons |
| 1919 | Sir Barton | H. Guy Bedwell |
What is the Triple Crown?
For those not familiar with U.S. horse racing, the Triple Crown is the top honor awarded each year and goes to the three-year-old Thoroughbred horse who wins each of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
The Triple Crown was first available to be won in 1875, but it wasn't until 1919 that it was first awarded as Sir Barton was able to win all three races.
The Triple Crown is usually awarded in June following the completion of the Belmont Stakes.
