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Kentucky Derby 2026 predictions, betting odds: Optimal win, place, show, trifecta, exacta, superfecta bets
TL;DR
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, with key insights on post positions and betting strategies. Notably, post 5 has the most wins historically, while veteran trainer Bill Mott and his son will make history as a father-son duo in the race.
Key points
- 2026 Kentucky Derby starts at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday
- Post 5 has the most wins in Derby history
- Bill Mott and his son Riley will saddle horses together
- Post positions 8 and 10 have nine winners each
- Post 17 has no winners in the Derby
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With the 2026 Kentucky Derby post time approaching at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, bettors are looking for an edge for the 152nd Run for the Roses. So does the starting post position matter? There is no simple answer to that question. But there are some post positions that have had more success over the years than others. Since 1930, the post position with the most wins is post 5 with 10, with the last winner being Always Dreaming in 2017. Post positions 8 and 10 have nine winners, while posts 1 and 7 have eight. On the other end of the spectrum, post 17 has no winners, while post 19 has one -- I'll Have Another in 2012. Posts 6, 11 and 14 have just two.
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Veteran trainer Bill Mott and his son Riley are set to make history on Saturday. The two will become just the second father-son duo to saddle horses in the same Kentucky Derby. The only other time that happened was in 1964. That year, Red Wingfield saddled Dandy K, who went on to finish eighth, while his son Bobby saddled Wil Rad, who finished 10th.
Chief Wallabee (8-1) will look to make Bill Mott the first trainer to win back-to-back Kentucky Derby races since Bob Baffert did it in 1997 and 1998 with Silver Charm and Real Quiet. Chief Wallabee will be ridden by last year's Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado. Trainer Riley Mott, meanwhile, will be represented by Albus (30-1) and Incredibolt (20-1). Jockey Manny Franco will ride Albus from post 2, while Jaime Torres has the mount on Incredibolt.
Given all the history of the race, 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 .
Q&A
What are the most successful post positions in Kentucky Derby history?
Post 5 has the most wins with 10, followed by posts 8 and 10 with nine each, while post 17 has no winners.
Who are the trainers making history at the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Veteran trainer Bill Mott and his son Riley will be the second father-son duo to saddle horses in the same Kentucky Derby.
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 maximize my betting strategy for the Kentucky Derby?
Consider expert insights on win, place, show, trifecta, exacta, and superfecta bets to enhance your betting strategy.
