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