2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, race date: Surprising picks by elite horse racing expert
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs. Elite horse racing analyst Michelle Yu is offering betting predictions, favoring some under-the-radar horses while fading favorites like Commandment. Her track record includes successful picks in major races leading up to the Derby.
- ▪The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs.
- ▪Trainer Brad Cox is entering two horses, Further Ado and Commandment, both at 6-1 odds.
- ▪Michelle Yu is fading Commandment due to concerns about his stamina in longer races.
- ▪Yu is backing The Puma at 10-1, citing strong connections with trainer Gustavo Delgado and jockey Javier Castellano.
- ▪Yu has previously predicted winners like Medina Spirit, Rich Strike, and Citizen Bull, and hit exactas and trifectas in key races.
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2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, race 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 May 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm ET • 4 min read Imagn Images Trainer Brad Cox is technically looking for his second Kentucky Derby win during the 2026 installment of the Run for the Roses, but it'd be far different this time if either of his horses in the field win this year. Cox will send Further Ado and Commandment to the starting line on Saturday, May 2, at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs, and they are among the favorites in the field as both are 6-1, trailing only Renegade.
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