PTF and Eric DeCoster are here to go in-depth on the first Kentucky Derby Top 10 for 2026.

1. 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