2026 Kentucky Derby picks, odds, predictions, favorites: Best bets by expert who had $1,045 payout last year
The 2026 Kentucky Derby, set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, features a 20-horse field with Renegade as the 4-1 favorite after winning the Arkansas Derby, while expert Gene Menez reveals his picks based on strong past performances, including a $1,045 payout from last year's Derby. Menez is fading Renegade despite his top billing and is instead highlighting Chief Wallabee at 8-1 and a top longshot value. Post time is 6:57 p.m. ET, with Commandment and Further Ado next in line at 6-1 odds. Menez, a seasoned horse racing analyst with a history of accurate Triple Crown predictions, has released his full betting strategy at SportsLine.
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2026 Kentucky Derby picks, odds, predictions, favorites: Best bets by expert who had $1,045 payout last year Gene Menez revealed his Kentucky Derby 2026 picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs By Daniel Kohn Apr 28, 2026 at 10:05 pm ET • 4 min read Imagn Images The 2026 Kentucky Derby is upon us as the 152nd "Run for the Roses" will be held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 2. Renegade, who won the Arkansas Derby, is aiming to become the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby from the No. 1 post position since Ferdinand in 1986. Runaway Blue Grass Stakes hero Further Ado and Florida Derby champ Commandment are next on the odds board at 6-1.
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