Kentucky Derby 2026 horse numbers, odds: Everything you need to know for racing's biggest event
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 2, at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Renegade is the 4-to-1 favorite but drew the challenging No. 1 post position, from which no horse has won since 1986. Odds and post positions have been released for all 20 entrants, with final preparations underway ahead of the race. The field includes several horses with single-digit odds, indicating a competitive lineup.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs.
- ▪Renegade is the 4-to-1 favorite but drew the No. 1 post position, historically difficult to win from.
- ▪Ferdinand in 1986 was the last horse to win the Kentucky Derby from the No. 1 post.
- ▪Three other horses besides Renegade have single-digit odds: Commandment (6-1), Further Ado (6-1), and Chief Wallabee (8-1).
- ▪Post positions and odds are subject to change if horses are scratched from the field before the race.
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