Riley Mott, making Kentucky Derby debut, to face father at Churchill
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By Ryan Black
Published on April 21, 2026.
Trainer Riley Mott is set to make his Kentucky Derby debut on May 2 with two horses, Albus and Incredibolt. At 34, he is following in the footsteps of his father, Bill Mott, who is also a Hall of Fame trainer. The two will compete against each other in this year's Run for the Roses after Chief Wallabee joined the field. Mott's focus is on bringing a younger generation into the horse racing industry. He is one of only three trainers in the tournament with multiple starters this year. Despite being hyperactive as a child, Riley began his career in the industry as a young child.
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