How much money do Kentucky Derby jockeys make? Find out that answer and more about Renegade's jockey, Irad Ortiz, owner and trainer.

Kentucky Derby horse Great White got spooked and threw jockey Alex Achard at the starting gate. The horse was scratched and Golden Tempo won in a major upset.

A horse flipped near the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby, nearly injuring its jockey before officials stepped in.

So Happy's jockey, Mike Smith and his wife, Cynthia Smith, once had a major conflict the couple had to overcome. Now, Smith is riding another Kentucky Derby contender.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby marked history as Golden Tempo became the first horse trained by a woman, Cherie DeVaux to win. Unfortunately, another history was matched at Churchill Downs as the 2026 race had five scratches,

Shane McGovern, 67, was performing trackwork when his mount, Reformist, reportedly collapsed and died, and he became trapped under the horse for six hours, cutting off blood circulation to his legs

Jose Ortiz beat his brother Irad Ortiz in the 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history by sweeping both the Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

Great White is doing well after flipping before the Kentucky Derby, throwing his jockey and getting scratched minutes before the Triple Crown race, trainer John Ennis said.

Here is a breakdown of how the $5 million purse will be divvied up.