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2026 Kentucky Derby picks, odds, predictions, contenders: Bets from elite expert who had $1,045 win last year
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs, with Renegade as the 4-1 favorite. Expert Gene Menez offers predictions and bets based on his successful track record.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs
- Renegade is the 4-1 favorite
- Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1
- Chief Wallabee at 8-1
- Expert Gene Menez provides predictions
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The road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby has been unfolding since last September, but the betting and general interest in horse racing focus on May and June as Triple Crown season unfolds. The Kentucky Derby 2026 gets that season underway on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby post draw was on April 25, which is when the official 2026 Kentucky Derby field was unveiled. 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:
The 2026 Kentucky Derby odds list Renegade as the 4-1 favorite, followed by Further Ado and Commandment, both at 6-1, and Chief Wallabee at 8-1. 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 Gene Menez.
A former reporter and editor at Sports Illustrated, Menez covered an array of sports, including horse racing, for the magazine and its website for almost 14 years. Between 2010 and 2012, he served as SI's handicapper for the Triple Crown races and correctly predicted Super Saver to win the Kentucky Derby in 2010.
In 2015, while writing for Sports on Earth, Menez accurately gave out the Kentucky Derby superfecta (American Pharoah, Firing Line, Dortmund and Frosted), which paid $1,268.20 for $2. Then in 2017, he tweeted out his Kentucky Derby picks, including Always Dreaming to win, and hit the Pick 4, which paid almost $6,900 on a $1 bet. In 2024, Menez gave out 18-1 Mystik Dan as a live longshot in the Kentucky Derby. In last year's Kentucky Derby, he hammered the exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout. Anyone who has followed his horse racing betting advice could be way up.
Q&A
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The top contenders include Renegade at 4-1, Further Ado and Commandment both at 6-1, and Chief Wallabee at 8-1.
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby scheduled?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
What are the odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby favorites?
Renegade is the favorite at 4-1, followed by Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1, and Chief Wallabee at 8-1.
Who is Gene Menez and what is his track record in horse racing predictions?
Gene Menez is an elite horse racing expert who previously worked at Sports Illustrated and correctly predicted Super Saver's win in the 2010 Kentucky Derby.
