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Where to watch Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race
TL;DR
The post position draw for the 2026 Kentucky Derby will determine the starting gates for the 20-horse field. Early favorites include Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment, all with odds of 6-1 or better.
Key points
- Post position draw for the 2026 Kentucky Derby is upcoming.
- 20-horse field will be determined for the race.
- Starting position can affect winning chances.
- Early favorites include Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment.
- Post 17 has never produced a winner.
Where to watch Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026: Date, time, TV channel, horses for Churchill Downs race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One week out from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, it's time to determine post positions for the 20-horse field.
Starting position can be a key factor in a horse's chances of winning the race, with some gates historically more likely to produce winners than others and one in particular — No. 17 — still awaiting its first champion. Last year's winner, Sovereignty, initially drew post 18 but started from 16 due to a pair of scratches.
Early betting favorites in the 2026 field are the Todd Pletcher-trained Renegade along with a pair of horses trained by Brad Cox, Further Ado and Commandment, who all carry odds of 6-1 or better entering draw day.
Which gates will the favorites draw? Here's everything you need to know to watch as post positions are determined for the 2026 Derby.
When is the Kentucky Derby post position draw?
- Date: Saturday, April 25
- Time: 2:15 p.m. ET
The 2026 Kentucky Derby draw is set to begin Saturday at about 2:15 p.m. ET, earlier than in recent years when the post positions were determined in the evening.
The draw will occur between the third and fourth races of Saturday's program at Churchill Downs and immediately after the Kentucky Oaks draw, which will begin shortly after 2 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026
- TV channels: FanDuel TV (national), WAVE (local)
- Live stream:DIRECTV
The Kentucky Derby draw will air on WAVE in the Louisville area and be broadcast nationally by FanDuel TV (formerly TVG). Fans in the region or around the country can stream the event live on , which offers a free trial to new users.
Q&A
What date and time is the Kentucky Derby post position draw in 2026?
The Kentucky Derby post position draw is scheduled for one week before the race, but the exact date and time are not specified in the excerpt.
Where can I watch the Kentucky Derby post position draw in 2026?
The specific TV channel for the Kentucky Derby post position draw in 2026 is not mentioned in the excerpt.
Who are the early favorites for the 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The early betting favorites for the 2026 Kentucky Derby include Renegade, Further Ado, and Commandment, all trained by Todd Pletcher and Brad Cox.
What is the significance of post positions in the Kentucky Derby?
Post positions can significantly impact a horse's chances of winning, as some gates have historically produced more winners than others.
