The field for the 2026 Kentucky Derby were drawn today at Churchill Downs. 20 horses will enter the starting gate. Renegade is the morning-line favorite.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 offers bettors far more than just picking a winner. From wagering on the margin of victory to winning trainer odds

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will showcase 20 of the world's most elite 3-year-old thoroughbreds, all competing for the prestigious garland of roses. An early favorite, Renegade, boasts an exceptional pedigree.

The morning-line odds have Renegade as the favorite in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at 4-1. But will the winner of the Arkansas Derby also be the betting favorite? There’s a big red flag for wagerers with Renegade.

Analyzing the Kentucky Derby field by the class and distance capabilities of their sires and dams, both on the track and at stud

Renegade remains the 2026 Kentucky Derby favorite based on odds, but expert picks and predictions are all over the place thanks to a wide-open field.

The 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, May 2, at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Live coverage begins at 12 PM ET on Peacock and will continue on NBC and Peacock, starting at 2:30 PM.