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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, date: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles reveals picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for May 2, featuring 20 horses including favorites Renegade, Further Ado, Commandment, and The Puma. Expert Jody Demling provides insights and predictions for the race.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs
- 20 entrants expected for the race
- Renegade is a favorite with recent wins
- Expert predictions available from Jody Demling
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With the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby now just one week away on Saturday, May 2, the field is now in place following the 2026 Kentucky Derby post draw on Saturday afternoon. The Grade I race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., is scheduled to feature 20 entrants when the 6:57 p.m. ET post time arrives. Among the favorites include Renegade at 9-2, Further Ado at 5-1, Commandment at 6-1 and The Puma at 10-1. Renegade, trained by Todd A. Pletcher, has been dominant of late.
After top-three finishes to start his career, Renegade broke into the win column at the 2026 Sam F. Davis in February, where he finished ahead of Wayne's Law and The Puma. He then won the 1 1/8-mile 2026 Arkansas Derby ahead of Silent Tactic and Taptastic. Can Renegade ride that momentum to a 2026 Kentucky Derby victory? 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
What are the top contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The top contenders include Renegade at 9-2, Further Ado at 5-1, Commandment at 6-1, and The Puma at 10-1.
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby scheduled to take place?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET.
Who is the trainer of the favorite horse Renegade?
Renegade is trained by Todd A. Pletcher.
What recent races has Renegade won leading up to the Kentucky Derby?
Renegade recently won the 2026 Sam F. Davis and the 2026 Arkansas Derby.
