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2026 Kentucky Oaks horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who nailed 12 doubles reveals picks
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will take place on May 1 at Churchill Downs, featuring top 3-year-old fillies. Zany is the 4-1 favorite, with a competitive field including Meaning, Explora, and Counting Stars.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Oaks on May 1 at Churchill Downs
- Zany is the 4-1 favorite
- Seven horses at 10-1 or lower
- Other favorites include Meaning and Explora
- Expert predictions available from Jody Demling
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The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will get underway on Friday, May 1, from Churchill Downs at 8:40 p.m. ET. It will feature some of the best 3-year-old fillies in horse racing. It is also expected to be a tight field, with seven horses at 10-1 or lower. Zany is the 4-1 favorite, despite finishing second to Percy's Bar (6-1) at the Ashland Stakes earlier in April at Keeneland Race Course.
Among the other favorites include Meaning (5-1), Explora (6-1), Counting Stars (8-1), Prom Queen (8-1), Always a Runner (10-1) and Bella Ballerina (10-1). With the field in place, now is the perfect time to make 2026 Kentucky Oaks picks. Before making any 2026 Kentucky Oaks picks, be sure to see the 2026 Kentucky Oaks predictions and best 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, 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 Oaks approaching and odds on the board, Demling is sharing his 2026 Kentucky Oaks betting picks and 2026 Kentucky Oaks predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.
Q&A
What time does the 2026 Kentucky Oaks start?
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks starts at 8:40 p.m. ET on May 1.
Who are the top favorites for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks?
The top favorites include Zany (4-1), Meaning (5-1), and Explora (6-1).
Where is the 2026 Kentucky Oaks being held?
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will be held at Churchill Downs.
What are the odds for the horses in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks?
The odds for the horses range from 4-1 for Zany to 10-1 for Bella Ballerina.