Kentucky Derby 2026: When does the race start? Post time, latest odds, post positions, updated field and everything else you need to know
The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with 20 horses competing, and Renegade is the favorite with 5-1 odds. The race is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will feature 20 horses, with Renegade as the favorite, holding the No. 1 post position with 5-1 odds. The race is scheduled to start at 6:57 p.m. ET. The total purse for the event is $5 million, with the winner receiving roughly $3.1 million. The weather forecast for the day of the race looks clear, with partly cloudy skies and a high of 62. Churchill Downs has been the venue for the Kentucky Derby since its inception in 1875.
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