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Stark Contrast horse trainer, jockey, owner for Kentucky Derby 2026

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Meet Kentucky Derby horse Stark Contrast. Horse's trainer, jockey, what they're saying and more ahead of Run for the Roses 2026 at Churchill Downs:

Stark Contrast is considered questionable to enter the 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs . Spots for the Run for the Roses are earned by gaining points through a series of Kentucky Derby prep races that began last September. The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, April 25.

Post time for the Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p. m. on Saturday, May 2.

Stark Contrast finished second in the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks on March 21 at Turfway Park . He currently ranks 15th on the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 50. Buy tickets here for Kentucky Derby 152 Stark Contrast Color: Bay.

Bred in: Kentucky. Sire: Caravaggio. Dam: Catch the Eye, by Quality Road.