2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who hit 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles unveils picks
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set to take place on May 2 at Churchill Downs, featuring a competitive field of horses. Expert Jody Demling, known for his successful predictions, shares his insights and betting picks for the race. Notably, he is cautious about the favorite Renegade, while expressing confidence in the Japanese horse Danon Bourbon.
- ▪Renegade is the favorite at 4-1 odds, but has challenges starting from the No. 1 post.
- ▪Jody Demling has accurately predicted the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double 12 times in the last 17 years.
- ▪Danon Bourbon, a 3-year-old colt from Japan, is gaining attention after winning the Fukuryu Stakes by 10 lengths.
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2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, posts, predictions: Expert who called 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles reveals picks Jody Demling, who nailed a $1,682 Kentucky Derby superfecta last year, reveals his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs By Ross Kelly May 2, 2026 at 6:27 pm ET • 3 min read Imagn Images All eyes will be on Churchill Downs on Saturday for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, a race that's shaping up to be one of the more competitive Triple Crown races in recent memory. Based on the morning-line 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, nearly half of the field is at 20-1 or lower. It's anyone race as we get closer to the Run for the Roses, set for 6:57 p.m. ET.
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