The 152nd working of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for six:57pm on Saturday from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, as 20 of one of the best three-year previous horses on the planet compete within the Run for the Roses.
A complete of $5 million is on the road for the house owners, trainers and jockeys, however greater than $234.4 million was wagered on final yr’s race. Anticipate that quantity to be even greater in 2026 on what must be a cloudy-but-dry observe, versus final yr’s questionable climate at Churchill Downs.
The favourite is Renegade, skilled by two-time Derby winner Todd Pletcher (2010 Tremendous Saver, 2017 At all times Dreaming) with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard from the rail. The sire of Into Mischief and Spice Is Good was 0-3 from the chute as a two-year-old, however is undefeated in two begins throughout 2026. The wins got here on the Sam F. Davis Stakes in Tampa, and the Grade I Arkansas Derby the place he posted a flashy 107 pace determine in his four-length victory.
Churchill Downs new oddsmaker Nick Tammaro, who changed the legendary Mike Battaglia earlier this yr, has Renegade because the projected 4-1 chalk.
The second alternative is Commandment, with Luis Saez aboard the Brad Cox trainee. One other son of Into Mischief, Commandment broke his maiden at Churchill Downs final November 1 in a particular weight race. Since then he’s undefeated, profitable three stakes races all at Gulfstream Park in South Florida. He took the Florida Derby by a nostril over now Derby scratch The Puma, paying 5.80 for the win, and is 6-1 on the morning line.
Listed here are the opening odds, adopted by the most recent observe odds, from Churchill Downs forward of the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
Up to date: Could 2, 7:06 p.m.
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