Iowa Derby 2026 Result: J J Grey Wins at Prairie Meadows
J J Grey won the Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows on July 11, 2026, ridden by Emmanuel Esquivel for trainer Kenneth McPeek. The win paid $5.00. The Hell We Did was second and Maximum Effort third.
Race 7
Iowa Derby Listed
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | J J GreyEmmanuel Esquivel · Kenneth McPeek | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Hell We DidRamon Vazquez · Todd Fincher | $4.20 | $3.20 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Maximum EffortMike Smith · Steven Asmussen | $8.80 |
Also ran
- Desert Gate
- Bricklin
- Chad Allan
- Crupper
- Canned Heat
- Outmatch
Time 1:43.17Fractions :23.84 · :47.95 · 1:12.09 · 1:36.77
Exotic payoffs (7)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 4-1 | $2 | $19.40 |
| QN | 1-4 | $2 | $9.40 |
| Trifecta | 4-1-3 | 50¢ | $38.55 |
| Pick 3 | 9-1/4/10-4 | $1 | $19.70 |
| Pick 4 | 4-9-1/4/10-4 | 50¢ | $152.35 |
| Daily Double | 1-4 | $2 | $32.20 |
| Superfecta | 4-1-3-5 | 10¢ | $19.91 |