Kentucky Derby: Horse numbers for full field, updated odds, scratches:
The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set to take place at 6:57 p.m. ET on May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, with a full field of contenders finalized. Renegade remains the betting favorite at 5-1 odds despite drawing the challenging No. 1 post position, historically difficult to win from. Three horses—Right to Party, Silent Tactic, and Fulleffort—have been scratched, while Great White, Ocelli, and Robusta have been added to the lineup.
- ▪Renegade is the 5-1 favorite and drew post position No. 1.
- ▪Three horses were scratched: Right to Party, Silent Tactic, and Fulleffort.
- ▪Great White, Ocelli, and Robusta were added to the field.
- ▪Post time for the race is 6:57 p.m. ET on May 2, 2026.
- ▪Ferdinand in 1986 was the last horse to win from the No. 1 post.
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