PTF and Eric DeCoster are here to go in-depth on the first Kentucky Derby Top 10 for 2026.
- Ted Noffey
- Into Mischief – Streak of Luck (by Old Fashioned)
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Best Beyer: 98
- Last Race: 1st – G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
- 31Oct25-DMR9
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 6-1
- International Price: 10-1
- https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2025-ted-noffey-caps-perfect-2-year-old-campaign-breeders-cup-juvenile-victory
2. Incredibolt
- Bolt d’Oro – Sapphire Spitfire (by Awesome Again)
- Jockey: Jaime Torres
- Trainer: Riley Mott
- Best Beyer: 82
- Last Race: 1st – G3 Street Sense S. @ Churchill Downs (10/26)
- 26Oct25-CD10
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1
- International Price: 25-1
- https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/really-really-talented-incredibolt-wins-street-sense-with-last-to-first-rally-earns-10-ky-derby-points
3. Paladin
- Gun Runner – Secret Sigh (by Tapit)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Chad Brown
- Best Beyer: 85
- Last Race: 1st – G2 Remsen S. @ Aqueduct (12/6)
- 06Dec25-AQU9
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1
- International Price: 14-1
- https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/paladin/2023
4. Brant
- Gun Runner – Tynan (by Liam’s Map)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Best Beyer: 101
- Last Race: 3rd – G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
- 07Sep25-DMR4
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 10-1
- International Price: 20-1
- https://paulickreport.com/features/bloodlines/bloodlines-presented-by-walmac-farm-del-mar-futurity-winner-brant-keeps-the-grade-1-train-rolling-for-sire-gun-runner
5. Further Ado
- Gun Runner – Sky Dreamer (by Sky Mesa)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Best Beyer: 98
- Last Race: 1st – G2 Kentucky Jockey Club S. @ Churchill Downs (11/29)
- 29Nov25-CD10
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1
- International Price: 20-1
- https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Further_Ado_earns_10_Derby_points_in_Kentucky_Jockey_Club_123
6. Englishman
- Maxfield – In It For the Gold (by Speightstown)
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
- Best Beyer: 97
- Last Race: 1st – Maiden @ Churchill Downs (9/19)
- 19Sep25-CD5
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1
- International Price: 33-1
- https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/englishman/
7. Blackout Time
- Not This Time – Beauty Parlor (by Elusive Quality)
- Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
- Trainer: Kenny McPeek
- Best Beyer: 93
- Last Race: 2nd – G1 Breeders’ Futurity @ Keeneland (10/4)
- 04Oct25-KEE9
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1
- International Price: 33-1
- https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/blackout-time/
8. Mr. A.P.
- American Pharoah – Trenchtown Cat (by Cowtown Cat)
- Jockey: Antonio Fresu
- Trainer: Vladimir Cerin
- Best Beyer: 96
- Last Race: 2nd – G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)
- 31Oct25-DMR9
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1
- International Price: 33-1
- https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/american-pharoahs-mr-a-p-gets-the-nod-in-santa-anita-maiden/
9. Cannoneer
- Into Mischief – Catch the Moon (by Malibu Moon)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Best Beyer: 90
- Last Race: 1st – Maiden @ Churchill Downs (11/29)
- 29Nov25-CD12
- Future Pool 2 Odds: part of “all others” at 9-5
- International Price: 20-1
- https://www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/kentucky-derby/kentucky-derby-maiden-watch-cannoneer-stuns-in-return/
10. Napoleon Solo
- Liam’s Map – Atomic Blonde (by Scat Daddy)
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Trainer: Chad Summers
- Best Beyer: 95
- Last Race: 1st – G1 Champagne S. @ Belmont at the Big A (10/4)
- 04Oct25-BAQ7
- Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1
- International Price: 25-1
- https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/napoleon-solo/2023
AEs: Renegade, Liberty National, Desert Gate, Universe, Balboa, Chip Honcho
