Full horses list and latest odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Full horses list and latest odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAYFri, May 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM UTC
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Full horses list and latest odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 2026 Kentucky Derby stands as an enduring celebration of tradition, from the rousing rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home" and a sea of extravagant hats to the signature mint juleps enjoyed by fans. With the 2026 Derby just a day away, this year’s lineup features top-tier thoroughbreds who will battle for their place in racing lore and the coveted garland of roses.
For the 152nd Run for the Roses, Renegade emerges as the odds-on favorite after a series of dominant prep race performances. The colt will break from the No. 1 post position, a spot that provides a quick start but poses significant challenges with no horse winning from that post since 1986.
The Derby field has already faced two notable withdrawals. Silent Tactic, a potential dark horse from the No. 13 post, was scratched because of a foot bruise. Meanwhile, Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox and set to start from the outside No. 20 gate, has been sidelined due to a chip in his left hind ankle. Fulleffort will undergo surgery but is expected to make a full recovery and return to racing later this year.
With the iconic Twin Spires casting their shadow over Churchill Downs, trainers, jockeys, and owners are making final adjustments to make sure their horses are in peak condition. Here’s a look at the current field and odds for the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
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A horse is bathed after morning workouts during Dawn at the Downs on the backside at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
2026 Kentucky Derby horses and odds
Here are the starting positions and odds, according to kentuckyderby.com, for all the horses participating in the 152nd Kentucky Derby:
No. 1: Renegade | odds: 5-1
No. 2: Albus | odds: 49-1
No. 3: Intrepido | odds: 56-1
No. 4: Litmus Test | odds: 35-1
No. 5: Right to Party | odds: 26-1
No. 6: Commandment | odds: 7-1
No. 7: Danon Bourbon | odds: 14-1
No. 8: So Happy | odds: 6-1
No. 9: The Puma | odds: 7-1
No. 10: Wonder Dean | odds: 20-1
No. 11: Incredibolt | odds: 27-1
No. 12: Chief Wallabee | odds: 10-1
No. 13: Silent Tactic SCRATCHED
No. 14: Potente | odds: 24-1
No. 15: Emerging Market | odds: 11-1
No. 16: Pavlovian | odds: 50-1
No. 17: Six Speed | odds: 41-1
No. 18: Further Ado | odds: 7-1
No. 19: Golden Tempo | odds: 40-1
No. 20: Fulleffort | SCRATCHED
No. 21: Great White | odds: 33-1
No. 22: Ocelli | odds: 50-1
Kentucky Derby 2026: TV, streaming and where to watch
The 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Fans can view the Kentucky Derby on NBC and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET - 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC, USA Network
Stream: Peacock
Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kentucky Derby Field: Horses and latest odds for Churchill Downs run
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