2026 Kentucky Derby: What You Need To Know on May 2, Including Start Time & Latest Odds
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs with a post time of 6:57 PM ET. The race will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, drawing significant viewer and betting interest. Renegade is listed as the 4-1 favorite despite the historical challenge of starting from the rail position, which hasn't produced a winner since 1986.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Derby will occur on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- ▪This year's race has a scheduled post time of 6:57 PM Eastern Time.
- ▪Renegade is the betting favorite at 4-1 odds but faces challenges due to drawing the rail post position.
- ▪The race will be televised on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock.
- ▪Two horses, Fulleffort and Silent Tactic, have been scratched from the race.
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