Meet the 2026 Kentucky Derby horses and their jockeys, from Renegade's Irad Ortiz Jr. to Commandment's Luis Saez

The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set to take place, with a full field of horses and jockeys announced for the 2026 race. Notable pairings include Renegade with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. and Commandment with Luis Saez. The jockey lineup is internationally diverse, featuring two riders from Japan — Atsuya Nishimura and Ryusei Sakai — alongside seven jockeys from Puerto Rico and others from the United States.