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Kentucky Derby 2026 predictions, betting odds: Best win, place, show, trifecta, exacta, superfecta expert bets
TL;DR
Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1 for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, followed by Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1. The race will take place on Saturday at 6:57 p.m. ET, with expert insights available for betting strategies.
Key points
- Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1.
- Chief Wallabee aims for back-to-back wins for trainer Bill Mott.
- The race will take place at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday.
- Expert advice is available for betting strategies.
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Most Kentucky Derby races are fairly close. Last year, Sovereignty was able to defeat Journalism by 1 ½ lengths. In 2024, Mystic Dan shaded Sierra Leone by a nose. It has been nearly two decades since a horse has won by more than six lengths. Mine That Bird last accomplished that in 2009 when he defeated Pioneer of the Nile by 6 ¾ lengths. So chances are the 2026 Kentucky Derby will again come down to a couple of strides. Renegade is the morning-line favorite (4-1), followed by Further Ado (6-1), Commandment (6-1), Chief Wallabee (8-1) and The Puma (10-1). Saturday's 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby will go to post at 6:57 p.m. ET. With so much to consider while making your 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, a little expert help can go a long way. Bet the Kentucky Derby with the latestTwinSpires offer codeCBSSPORTS to get up to $400 in bonus bets, double what's available to the general public:
Chief Wallabee will try to make history for trainer Bill Mott. With a win by Chief Wallabee, Mott will become the first trainer since six-time Derby winner Bob Baffert to be victorious in back-to-back Kentucky Derby races. Baffert was able to earn the distinction with Silver Charm and Real Quiet. Chief Wallabee will be ridden by Junior Alvarado from post 12. Mott and Alvarado teamed up last year with Sovereignty for the Derby win en route to Horse of the Year honors. The last trainer and jockey combination to win consecutive Derby races was over 50 years ago. That's when jockey Ron Turcotte teamed with trainer Lucien Laurin for Derby winners Riva Ridge in 1972 and Secretariat in 1973.
Given all the history, there's a method to picking which horses to focus on for exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets in a Kentucky Derby like this, and SportsLine expert Jody Demling knows what it is. He can help you make the best 2026 Kentucky Derby picks possible.
Q&A
What are the betting odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby favorites?
The morning-line favorites for the 2026 Kentucky Derby are Renegade at 4-1, Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1, Chief Wallabee at 8-1, and The Puma at 10-1.
Who is the trainer aiming for back-to-back Kentucky Derby wins in 2026?
Trainer Bill Mott is looking to achieve back-to-back Kentucky Derby wins with Chief Wallabee, following last year's victory with Sovereignty.
What time does the 2026 Kentucky Derby start?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday.
How can I get expert betting advice for the Kentucky Derby?
Expert betting advice for the Kentucky Derby can be found through SportsLine, where expert Jody Demling provides insights on win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, and superfecta picks.