Renegade profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know
Renegade, winner of the 2026 Arkansas Derby, is the morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby with 4-1 odds, trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. Despite a strong late-running style and impressive closing kick, questions remain about his ability to overcome the challenging No. 1 post position and a lack of success historically for both his trainer and jockey in the Derby. The horse aims to help owner Mike Repole end an 0-for-8 Derby losing streak, with connections hoping his recent form and pedigree can translate to victory at Churchill Downs.
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Renegade profile: 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, post position, history and more to know Get caught up with Renegade's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the Run for the Roses By Gene Menez Apr 30, 2026 at 12:54 pm ET • 4 min read USATSI As far as sports curses go, the Curse of Mike Repole pales in comparison to the Curse of the Bambino and the Curse of the Billy Goat, but Repole has had more than his fair share of Kentucky Derby disappointments. The outspoken owner is 0-for-8 in the Run for the Roses, and that does not include the three horses who were scratched from the race, including would-be favorites Uncle Mo and Forte.
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