See how to bet on the 2026 Kentucky Derby inside!
Published Apr 27, 2026 3:29 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 27: Horses train beneath the Twin Spires during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 27, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Bet on the 2026 Kentucky Derby on DraftKings Racing and DK Horse! DK Horse is a DraftKings-affiliated horse racing site and app. You don’t need to create a new account for DK Horse and can use the same credentials you use on any other DraftKings product.
DraftKings Racing is currently available for use by customers who are 18 years or older* and are residents of the following states:
- Delaware
- New Mexico
- Rhode Island
- Montana
- Florida
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Louisiana
- New Hampshire
DK Horse is currently available for use by customers who are 18 years or older* and are residents of the following states:
- Arizona*
- California
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Indiana*
- Iowa*
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Washington*
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
*Note: Arizona, Indiana, Iowa and Washington state residents must be at least 21 years or older.
Read more about Kentucky Derby betting here: Kentucky Derby Betting Guide
Wagering Types on DK Horse
| Wager type | Explanation |
| Show | Your horse must finish first, second or third |
| Place | Your horse must finish first or second |
| Win | Your horse must finish first |
| Quinella | Your horses must finish first and second in either order |
| Exacta | Your horses must finish first and second in exact order |
| Trifecta | Your horses must finish first, second and third in exact order |
| Superfecta | Your horses must finish first, second, third and fourth in exact order |
| Daily Double | Your horses must win the two consecutive races |
| Pick-3 | Your horses must win three consecutive races |
| Pick-4 | Your horses must win four consecutive races |
| Pick-5 | Your horses must win five consecutive races |
| Pick-6 | Your horses must win six consecutive races |
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