It's a Wide-Open Field for Saturday's 152nd Kentucky Derby
The 152nd Kentucky Derby features a wide-open field of 19 horses after several high-profile scratches, including top contender The Puma. With no clear favorite, bettors face uncertainty as multiple horses show competitive odds. Notable storylines include trainer Mark Glatt's emotional first Derby entry and the limited race experience of some top contenders.
- ▪The field was reduced to 19 horses after five scratches, including The Puma and Right To Party.
- ▪Renegade is considered a top contender but faces a disadvantage starting from the number one post position.
- ▪Commandment, winner of the Florida Derby and Fountain of Youth Stakes, now has a favorable fifth post position.
- ▪So Happy, trained by Mark Glatt, became a 6-1 favorite after winning the Santa Anita Derby.
- ▪Emerging Market has only raced twice, making its potential victory historically unusual.
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It's a Wide-Open Field for Saturday's 152nd Kentucky Derby By Brad Slager | 3:10 PM on May 02, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Morry Gash It is the first weekend of May, which means it is time for the most exciting two minutes in sports. Churchill Downs is the center of horse racing on Saturday, as the first leg of the thoroughbred Grand Slam takes place, and in 2026, there is no shortage of speculation about who can come away with the title under the Twin Spires in Louisville, Kentucky.
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