2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks by elite horse racing expert

2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks by elite horse racing expert When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET By Ross Kelly Apr 30, 2026 at 12:58 pm ET • 4 min read Imagn Images The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday at 6:57 p.m. ET from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., with Renegade coming in as the betting favorite at 4-1. Renegade won the Arkansas Derby and will be steered by Irad Ortiz Jr. but neither he nor trainer Todd Pletcher have successfully won the Run for the Roses before.

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