2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, contenders: Picks by expert who's cashed 22 of 39 Triple Crown races

2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, contenders: Picks by expert who's cashed 22 of 39 Triple Crown races Jeff Hochman revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the first leg of the 2026 Triple Crown on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs By Daniel Kohn Apr 30, 2026 at 11:18 am ET • 4 min read Imagn Images The first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown gets underway on Saturday at the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Laurel Park in Maryland will host the Preakness Stakes two weeks later in place of Pimlico Race Course, which is being renovated. Three weeks after that, Saratoga Race Course will hold the Belmont Stakes for the third and final time before it returns to Belmont Park next year.

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