Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, post positions, picks, date, time: Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado predictions
The 2026 Kentucky Derby field is set following prep races, with Renegade as the 4-1 favorite and Commandment, Further Ado, The Puma, and Chief Wallabee also among the top contenders. Commandment, winner of the Florida Derby, and Further Ado, trained by Brad Cox and to be ridden by veteran jockey John Velazquez, are seen as strong challengers despite Renegade's favoritism. Expert handicapper Jody Demling is offering predictions for the race, notably fading Renegade due to the historically poor record of Arkansas Derby winners at the Kentucky Derby.
- ▪Renegade is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby after winning the Arkansas Derby.
- ▪Commandment, winner of the Florida Derby, is listed at 6-1 and is the half-brother of Renegade.
- ▪Further Ado, trained by Brad Cox, will be ridden by three-time Kentucky Derby winner John Velazquez in his first race together.
- ▪The Florida Derby has produced 26 eventual Kentucky Derby winners, more than any other prep race.
- ▪Jody Demling, a seasoned horse racing expert, has correctly predicted the top three finishers in the 2025 Kentucky Derby in order.
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Kentucky Derby 2026 odds, post positions, picks, date, time: Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado predictions Top horse racing expert Jody Demling reveals picks for 2026 Kentucky Derby horses like Renegade, Commandment, Further Ado and The Puma By Ross Kelly Apr 30, 2026 at 7:50 pm ET • 4 min read Imagn Images The results of prep races determined who qualified for the Kentucky Derby 2026, and one prep event has historically stood out from all others. The Florida Derby has produced a record 26 eventual Kentucky Derby winners, with 15 of those 26 winning both races. Commandment is hoping to become the 16th to complete the double by claiming the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Others who competed at Gulfstream Park in Florida include runner-up The Puma and third-place finisher Chief Wallabee.
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