Kentucky Derby odds 2026: Latest betting lines, favorites and updates
If the shifting live odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby are any indication of what's to come on race day at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the Triple Crown could be a thrilling ride.
Though Renegade has settled as the pre-race betting favorite ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, horse racing experts and handicappers aren't apparently sold on any one contender this year. Commandment, The Puma, So Happy and Further Ado all have similar odds and several more that would ordinarily be considered longshots lurk close behind in this wide-open field. Picking a winner, and making big money off the wager, might be tricky.
There have already been two scratches, as Silent Tactic and Fulleffort made way for Great White and Ocelli due to injury in recent days.
Here's a breakdown of the current live odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, as well as how to watch this year's Run for the Roses:
When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, with broadcast coverage from Churchill Downs beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. Post time for the Triple Crown race is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET.
Kentucky Derby live odds for 2026 field
Here's a look at the current odds for all the favorites and long shots in the field at the 2026 Kentucky Derby:
Odds as of 7:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 30, according to kentuckyderby.com.
- Renegade (5-1)
- So Happy (6-1)
- Commandment (7-1)
- Further Ado (7-1)
- The Puma (8-1)
- Chief Wallabee (9-1)
- Emerging Market (11-1)
- Danon Bourbon (14-1)
Fulleffort (19-1)(scratched)- Wonder Dean (21-1)
- Potente (24-1)
- Right to Party (26-1)
- Incredibolt (28-1)
- Great White (32-1)
- Litmus Test (34-1)
Silent Tactic (38-1)(scratched)- Golden Tempo (39-1)
- Six Speed (39-1)
- Ocelli (50-1)
- Albus (51-1)
- Pavlovian (51-1)
- Intrepido (58-1)
Kentucky Derby 2026: TV, streaming and where to watch
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC
- Stream: Peacock
- Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
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