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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs, with Renegade as the morning-line favorite at 4-1 odds. Expert Jody Demling offers predictions and insights for bettors.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs
- Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1
- Expert Jody Demling offers predictions and best bets
- Demling has a strong track record in Derby predictions
- Betting odds are shifting leading up to the race
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A deep and highly-competitive field is lined up for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, scheduled to run at 6:57 p.m. ET on May 2 at Churchill Downs. While the 2026 Kentucky Derby odds continue to shift, the Todd Pletcher-trained Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1. Further Ado and Commandment are close behind at 6-1, with Chief Wallabee next at 8-1. Bet the Kentucky Derby with the exclusiveTwinSpires offer codeCBSSPORTS to receive up to $400 in bonus bets here, double what's available to the general public:
Two more horses are listed at 15-1, with three more contenders at 20-1 and the biggest longshots at 50-1. Before making any 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, be sure to see the 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions and best bets from SportsLine's elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.
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, helping him cash a $1,682 superfecta, 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. Go to SportsLine to see them.
Q&A
What are the odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby horses?
Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1, followed by Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1.
Who is Jody Demling and what are his predictions for the Derby?
Jody Demling is a horse racing expert known for accurately predicting Derby outcomes, including the top three finishers in 2025.
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby scheduled to run?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET.
What is the significance of the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double?
The Kentucky Oaks-Derby double is a popular betting strategy, and Demling has successfully predicted this outcome 12 times in the last 17 years.
