Chief Wallabee profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know
Chief Wallabee is a contender for the 2026 Kentucky Derby with 8-1 odds, trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, showing strong speed figures and consistent performances in his three career races. Despite finishing second and third in his last two starts, recent impressive workouts at Churchill Downs have boosted confidence in his chances. He drew favorably in post position 12, which should allow for a strategic stalking position, and will wear blinkers for the first time in the race.
- ▪Chief Wallabee is trained by Bill Mott and will be ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado in the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- ▪He has a career record of 1 win, 1 second, and 1 third in 3 starts, with earnings of $216,600 and a best Beyer Speed Figure of 100.
- ▪Chief Wallabee will wear blinkers for the first time in the Kentucky Derby, a move that has historically had limited success but is intended to improve focus.
- ▪He drew post position 12, which is considered advantageous for his preferred running style of stalking from the outside.
- ▪Recent workouts at Churchill Downs have drawn strong praise, including from Daily Racing Form clocker Mike Welsch, who called one session his best yet.
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Chief Wallabee profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know Get caught up with Chief Wallabee's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the Run for the Roses By Gene Menez Apr 30, 2026 at 12:59 pm ET • 3 min read USATSI Last year, trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado joined forces to win the Kentucky Derby (and Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes) with Sovereignty. This year, Mott and Alvarado have a big shot to go back-to-back in the Run for the Roses with Chief Wallabee, who compares favorably with his Derby-winning stablemate.
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