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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles makes picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby features favorites Renegade at 4-1 and longshots Intrepido, Six Speed, and Great White at 50-1. The race starts at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs, with expert predictions available for bettors.
Key points
- Renegade is the favorite at 4-1.
- Three horses are longshots at 50-1.
- The race starts at 6:57 p.m. ET.
- Expert Jody Demling has a strong track record.
- 19 horses will compete after one was scratched.
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While many will immediately look to the top of the 2026 Kentucky Derby odds board when making horse racing picks, others will look towards the bottom. There are three thoroughbreds tied for being the biggest longshots, all priced at 50-1. Intrepido, Six Speed and Great White could return quite the investment with Kentucky Derby bets if they were to emerge victorious come Saturday. The Kentucky Derby 2026 will go to post at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. 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:
As for those favorites, Renegade is chief among them at 4-1. Then, both Further Ado and Commandment are at 6-1 in the Kentucky Derby odds, with Chief Wallabee (8-1) the only other colt at single digits. The favorite hasn't prevailed at The Run for the Roses since 2018, which could affect your horse racing betting strategy. The Puma, who was 10-1 on the morning line, scratched on Saturday, leaving 19 horses in the field. 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. .
Q&A
What are the odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby horses?
Renegade is the favorite at 4-1, followed by Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1, with three longshots at 50-1.
Who is the expert making predictions for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Jody Demling, a seasoned horse racing expert, is providing predictions and best bets for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET.
How many horses are competing in the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
There are 19 horses in the field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby after The Puma was scratched.