Players' Podcast: Our First Official Kentucky Derby Top 10 for 2026

PTF and Eric DeCoster are here to go in-depth on the first Kentucky Derby Top 10 for 2026. Ted NoffeyInto Mischief - Streak of Luck (by Old Fashioned)Jockey: John VelazquezTrainer: Todd PletcherBest Beyer: 98Last Race: 1st - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)31Oct25-DMR9Future Pool 2 Odds: 6-1International Price: 10-1https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2025-ted-noffey-caps-perfect-2-year-old-campaign-breeders-cup-juvenile-victory 2. IncrediboltBolt d’Oro - Sapphire Spitfire (by Awesome Again)Jockey: Jaime TorresTrainer: Riley MottBest Beyer: 82Last Race: 1st - G3 Street Sense S. @ Churchill Downs (10/26)26Oct25-CD10Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1International Price: 25-1https://paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/really-really-talented-incredibolt-wins-street-sense-with-last-to-first-rally-earns-10-ky-derby-points3. PaladinGun Runner - Secret Sigh (by Tapit)Jockey: Flavien PratTrainer: Chad BrownBest Beyer: 85Last Race: 1st - G2 Remsen S. @ Aqueduct (12/6)06Dec25-AQU9Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1 International Price: 14-1https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/paladin/20234. BrantGun Runner - Tynan (by Liam’s Map)Jockey: Flavien PratTrainer: Bob BaffertBest Beyer: 101Last Race: 3rd - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)07Sep25-DMR4Future Pool 2 Odds: 10-1International Price: 20-1https://paulickreport.com/features/bloodlines/bloodlines-presented-by-walmac-farm-del-mar-futurity-winner-brant-keeps-the-grade-1-train-rolling-for-sire-gun-runner5. Further AdoGun Runner - Sky Dreamer (by Sky Mesa)Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.Trainer: Brad CoxBest Beyer: 98Last Race: 1st - G2 Kentucky Jockey Club S. @ Churchill Downs (11/29)29Nov25-CD10Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1International Price: 20-1https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Further_Ado_earns_10_Derby_points_in_Kentucky_Jockey_Club_1236. EnglishmanMaxfield - In It For the Gold (by Speightstown)Jockey: Jose OrtizTrainer: Cherie DeVauxBest Beyer: 97Last Race: 1st - Maiden @ Churchill Downs (9/19)19Sep25-CD5Future Pool 2 Odds: 40-1International Price: 33-1https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/englishman/7. Blackout TimeNot This Time - Beauty Parlor (by Elusive Quality)Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.Trainer: Kenny McPeekBest Beyer: 93Last Race: 2nd - G1 Breeders’ Futurity @ Keeneland (10/4)04Oct25-KEE9Future Pool 2 Odds: 20-1International Price: 33-1https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/risingstars/blackout-time/8. Mr. A.P.American Pharoah - Trenchtown Cat (by Cowtown Cat)Jockey: Antonio FresuTrainer: Vladimir CerinBest Beyer: 96Last Race: 2nd - G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile @ Del Mar (10/31)31Oct25-DMR9Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1International Price: 33-1https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/american-pharoahs-mr-a-p-gets-the-nod-in-santa-anita-maiden/9. CannoneerInto Mischief - Catch the Moon (by Malibu Moon)Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.Trainer: Brad CoxBest Beyer: 90Last Race: 1st - Maiden @ Churchill Downs (11/29)29Nov25-CD12Future Pool 2 Odds: part of “all others” at 9-5International Price: 20-1https://www.twinspires.com/edge/racing/kentucky-derby/kentucky-derby-maiden-watch-cannoneer-stuns-in-return/10. Napoleon SoloLiam’s Map - Atomic Blonde (by Scat Daddy)Jockey: Joel RosarioTrainer: Chad SummersBest Beyer: 95Last Race: 1st - G1 Champagne S. @ Belmont at the Big A (10/4)04Oct25-BAQ7Future Pool 2 Odds: 30-1International Price: 25-1https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/napoleon-solo/2023AEs: Renegade, Liberty National, Desert Gate, Universe, Balboa, Chip Honcho