Kentucky Derby Favorites Who’s Who: Top Morning Line Runner Renegade
Renegade, the top morning-line favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, drew the challenging rail position but remains favored at 4-1 odds despite the historical difficulty of winning from stall No. 1. Trained by Todd Pletcher and co-owned by Mike Repole, Renegade's strong late-running performance in the Arkansas Derby bolstered confidence in his Derby prospects. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. will guide the horse in the race, with analysts questioning whether Renegade's skill set can overcome the so-called 'curse' of the rail draw.
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