Right to Party profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know
Right to Party is a 30-1 longshot contender in the 2026 Kentucky Derby with a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 81, earned in a second-place finish at the Wood Memorial. Trained by Ken McPeek and ridden by jockey Christopher Elliott, the horse has shown little improvement over his four starts and relies heavily on a fast early pace to set up his late-running style. Despite his catchy name and connections to past Derby success, handicappers view Right to Party as unlikely to compete seriously with the top horses in the field.
- ▪Right to Party is listed at 30-1 odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- ▪He is trained by Ken McPeek and will be ridden by jockey Christopher Elliott.
- ▪Right to Party has a career record of 1 win, 1 second, and 2 thirds in 4 starts.
- ▪His best Beyer Speed Figure is 81, the lowest among horses in the 2026 Derby field.
- ▪He drew post position No. 5 for the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026.
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Right to Party profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know Get caught up with Right to Party's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the Run for the Roses By Gene Menez Apr 30, 2026 at 7:50 am ET • 2 min read USATSI His name pays homage to the classic 1986 Beastie Boys anthem "Fight For Your Right,"and Saturday night would certainly be party time for trainer Ken McPeek, jockey Christopher Elliott and people who back Right to Party if the 30-1 longshot crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby.
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