Trent Noah shows off Kentucky knowledge with Derby Day prediction
Kentucky’s Trent Noah picked a 23-1 longshot to win the Kentucky Derby, and the payouts were massive.
LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 07: Forward Trent Noah (9) of the Kentucky Wildcats in a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats on February 7, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A lot of people walked away from the Kentucky Derby with empty pockets, but not Trent Noah. His premonition may have led to a big payday.
I’ve been to Churchill Downs, and I know a lot of people may disagree, but I much prefer a nice day over at Keeneland. Not to take anything away from the legendary track, it’s definitely something you will want to do once. But I would say a safe number of you reading this took a bet slip out from the Derby, and if you did win, the payouts were insane.
Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, ran down the field and paid out $48. 24 for a win ($2 bet). If you predicted the top 2 finishers (exacta), you netted a nice $278.
86 payday. For the top 3 horses right (trifecta), you were paid $5,625. 39.