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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, preview, date: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles explains picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby field is taking shape with Commandment, Further Ado, and Renegade leading in points. Renegade is currently the favorite at 4-1 odds, followed by Commandment at 7-1 and Further Ado at 17-1.
Key points
- The final qualifier for the 2026 Kentucky Derby was the Lexington Stakes.
- Renegade is the 4-1 favorite for the Derby.
- Commandment and Further Ado follow with odds of 7-1 and 17-1, respectively.
- The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be held on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
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The final 2026 Kentucky Derby qualifier was the Lexington Stakes on April 11, won by Trendsetter. With only 20 Kentucky Derby points going to that winner, however, he still lacked enough to join the 2026 Kentucky Derby field, which is now beginning to solidify ahead of the race at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2. Commandment (150 points), Further Ado (135) and Renegade (125) were the top-three point collectors on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and will likely be among the 2026 Kentucky Derby horses.
The latest 2026 Kentucky Derby odds list Renegade as the 4-1 favorite, with Commandment at 7-1 and Further Ado at 17-1. Other 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders include The Puma (12-1), Chief Wallabee (13-1), Emerging Market (15-1) and Potente (16-1). Before making any 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, be sure to see the horse racing predictions and futures bets from SportsLine's elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.
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A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling has nailed the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double 12 times in the last 17 years. He also predicted the top three 2025 Kentucky Derby finishers in the correct order and called the exacta in last year's Preakness. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up.
Now, with the 2026 Kentucky Derby approaching and horse racing futures odds on the board, Demling is sharing his 2026 Kentucky Derby betting picks and 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions over at SportsLine. .
Q&A
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The top contenders include Commandment, Further Ado, and Renegade, with Renegade being the favorite.
What are the current odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby horses?
Renegade is listed at 4-1, Commandment at 7-1, and Further Ado at 17-1.
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby scheduled to take place?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
What horse won the final qualifier for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Trendsetter won the final qualifier, the Lexington Stakes, but did not earn enough points to qualify for the Derby.