Welcome to Sports Illustrated 's live coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby. We'll be updating all afternoon as horses run and celebrities in large hats— and fascinators !—show up to rub elbows with civilians while they place their bets and enjoy a day at the races leading up to the greatest two minutes in sports. Coverage starts now. The race starts in a few hours. Get your bets in and follow along below. 2026 Kentucky Derby Horses and Pole Positions One of the biggest stars of this year's race is not even on premises. Into Mischief, a horse that hasn't raced since 2008, has his horseshoe prints all over the Derby having sired three of the last six winners with three more offspring and another grandsire in this year's race. Here's the full list of horses in this year's race as of Saturday morning. POST HORSE JOCKEY 1 Renegade Irad Ortiz Jr.…