Kentucky Derby odds, updated field, numbers: Everything you need to know about the Run for the Roses
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set to take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with Renegade initially as the 4-to-1 favorite but Commandment and So Happy emerging atop the live odds. The field has been finalized with 18 horses after several scratches, including Right to Party and The Puma.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET. Renegade, the initial 4-to-1 favorite, drew the No. 1 post position, a slot last won by Ferdinand in 1986. The current odds have Commandment and So Happy as the top contenders at 5-1, alongside Renegade at 6-1. Other horses with single-digit odds include Albus at 4-1, Chief Wallabee, and Further Ado at 6-1, and Emerging Market at 9-1. Several horses were scratched from the original field, including Right to Party, The Puma, Silent Tactic, and Fulleffort. The final field consists of 18 horses. The odds are subject to change until the start of the race. The Kentucky Derby, also known as the Run for the Roses, is a prestigious horse racing event.
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