Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, horses, jockeys and complete bettor’s guide for Churchill Downs
The 152nd Kentucky Derby in 2026 features a competitive field with Renegade as the 4-1 favorite, trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz. The guide provides insights on top contenders including Albus, Danon Bourbon, and Commandment, along with their recent performances and betting potential. Morning workouts at Churchill Downs have set the stage for a thrilling race filled with promising young talent and strategic wagering opportunities.
- ▪Renegade is the 4-1 favorite and trained by Todd Pletcher.
- ▪Albus won the final Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, rallying from far behind.
- ▪Danon Bourbon is undefeated in three starts, all in Japan, and bred in Kentucky.
- ▪Commandment won the Florida Derby by a nose and is trained by Brad Cox.
- ▪So Happy turned the tables on Potente after an earlier loss in the San Felipe.
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Betting Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, horses, jockeys and complete bettor’s guide for Churchill Downs By Vic Cangialosi Published May 1, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Horses train beneath the Twin Spires during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 27, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. An inside look at how the 152nd Kentucky Derby will shape up. Saturday’s field is stacked with elite talent. Renegade goes off as the 4-1 favorite in the Kentucky Derby 2026 odds as he looks to secure a third derby victory for trainer Todd Pletcher.
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