Kentucky Derby 2026: We asked AI to simulate the 152nd Run for the Roses. Here's who won — and it wasn't the favorite
The Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching on Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky. The draw has been revealed and the early odds set . Looking for some start-of-the-week advice on how the race could turn out?
We turned to our old friend, Claude. We asked AI to simulate the race using the present odds, draw and potential track conditions. We also asked it to factor in some human predictions.
Here’s how the race turned out. Claude was kind enough to explain why each horse finished where it did. Kentucky Derby 2026 simulation 1.
Further Ado (6-1) “Further Ado delivered a textbook come-from-behind performance. Jockey John Velazquez slotted him in eighth through the opening half-mile as early speed horses set an honest pace. Turning for home, Further Ado unleashed his powerful closing kick.
He powered past Commandment at the 16th pole and won going away. ” 2. The Puma (10-1) “Jockey Javier Castellano settled The Puma in a perfect tracking position (fourth–fifth) through the first six furlongs.
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