Texas Derby 2026 Result: Desert Gate Wins at Lone Star Park
Desert Gate won the Texas Derby at Lone Star Park on May 25, 2026, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. for trainer Bob Baffert. The win paid $2.40. Chad Allan was second and Maximum Effort third.
Race 8
Texas Derby stakes
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Desert GateIrad Ortiz Jr. · Bob Baffert | $2.40 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Chad AllanJose Ortiz · Robert Young | $2.60 | $2.10 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Maximum EffortErik Asmussen · Steven Asmussen | $2.40 |
Also ran
- Avery Place
- Zilarro
- Vintage Cowboy
Time 1:44.53Fractions :23.49 · :47.54 · 1:12.45 · 1:37.69
Exotic payoffs (3)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 5-6 | $2 | $5.00 |
| Trifecta | 5-6-1 | 50¢ | $3.15 |
| Superfecta | 5-6-1-3 | 10¢ | $1.52 |