Instructions for participating in our 2026 Kentucky Derby squares:

Squares will be randomly assigned upon purchase.
In the likely event that fewer than 20 horses run, any squares corresponding to those unused horse numbers will be automatically excluded from the competition. To increase your chances of winning, consider purchasing more squares.

Join Us Live on Derby Day (or we will contact you if you are unable to attend):

On the day of the event, watch the live broadcast of the 152nd Annual Kentucky Derby.
The horizontal numbers will correspond to the horse who wins 1st place and the vertical numbers correspond to the horse who will place 2nd. For fairness and maximum fun, everyone will be assigned squares randomly.

After the race, the winning horse and second place horse will be identified.
The square corresponding to where the winning horse/number (horizontal axis) and 2nd place horse (on the vertical axis) meet will win first prize ($1000).
The square corresponding to where the second place horse/number (horizontal axis) and 3rd place horse (on the vertical axis) meet will win second prize ($500).
Horses that scratch will be replaced with an alternate horse if available. If no alternate horse is available and less than 20 horses are sent to post, then unfortunately that horse is eliminated, but we THANK YOU for your donation to our cause.

2026 Kentucky Derby Squares 🐎