The Nashville Derby is a prestigious horse racing event held annually at the Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Kentucky. The race is contested over a distance of 1 5/16 miles and attracts top horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the country. It has gained recognition in the horse racing community and is a popular event for online horse betting enthusiasts.
The 2026 Nashville Derby is scheduled to take place on August 29th.
The Nashville Derby has seen several memorable winners over the years. In 2023, Anglophile, trained by Brian A. Lynch and ridden by Declan Cannon, claimed victory in a thrilling race, finishing in a time of 2:08.93. Other notable winners include Kitodan in 2022, who was trained by Eric N. Foster and ridden by Gerardo Corrales, and Accredit in 2021, who was guided to victory by Martin Garcia. These past winners highlight the level of competition and prestige associated with the Nashville Derby.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wimbledon Hawkeye | Lanfranco Dettori | James Owen | 1:39.92 |
| 2024 | Bellum Justum | Frankie Dettori | Andrew M. Balding | 1:41.00 |
| 2023 | Anglophile | Declan Cannon | Brian A. Lynch | 1:40.80 |
| 2022 | Kitodan | Gerardo Corrales | Eric N. Foster | 1:41.91 |
| 2021 | Accredit | Martin Garcia | Pavel Matejka | 1:43.20 |
| 2020 | Moon Over Miami | Javier Castellano | William I. Mott | 1:42.44 |
