2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks from elite horse racing expert

2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks from elite horse racing expert When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET By Ross Kelly Apr 30, 2026 at 10:26 am ET • 4 min read Imagn Images Legendary trainer Bill Mott will aim to win his third Run for the Roses and second straight at the Kentucky Derby 2026 on Saturday, when the action kicks off with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET. Mott has one of the top contenders in the field in Chief Wallabee (8-1), though that's the only horse he's bringing to the Kentucky Derby this year.

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