Live Kentucky Derby horses, odds and post position updates for 2026 race day

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Updated May 2, 2026, 7:49 p.m. ET

Editor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day.

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is finally here, and the stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as 21 horses, each with their own unique strengths and strategies, compete for the prestigious garland of roses.

As the top contenders gear up for the 152nd Run for the Roses, the field is wide open with possibilities.

USA TODAY and the Louisville Courier-Journal will have wall-to-wall coverage of the Kentucky Derby before, during and after its 6:57 p.m. ET, May 2 posting time. Don't miss a moment of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Check back for live updates on the field and odds for racing's fastest two minutes.

2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, post positions updates

Here are the starting positions and final odds, according to kentuckyderby.com via twinspires.com, for all the horses participating in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

No. 1: Renegade | odds: 5-1
No. 2: Albus | odds: 50-1
No. 3: Intrepido | odds: 54-1
No. 4: Litmus Test | odds: 28-1
No. 5: Right to Party SCRATCHED
No. 6: Commandment | odds: 6-1
No. 7: Danon Bourbon | odds: 13-1
No. 8: So Happy | odds: 6-1
No. 9: The Puma SCRATCHED
No. 10: Wonder Dean | odds: 27-1
No. 11: Incredibolt | odds: 25-1
No. 12: Chief Wallabee | odds: 7-1
No. 13: Silent Tactic SCRATCHED
No. 14: Potente | odds: 18-1
No. 15: Emerging Market | odds: 9-1
No. 16: Pavlovian | odds: 53-1
No. 17: Six Speed | odds: 40-1
No. 18: Further Ado | odds: 5-1
No. 19: Golden Tempo | odds: 25-1
No. 20: Fulleffort | SCRATCHED
No. 21: Great White | odds: 22-1
No. 22: Ocelli | odds: 75-1
No. 23: Robusta | odds: 75-1

Who is the 2026 Kentucky Derby favorite?

Betting odds don't tell the whole story, but as the evening of May 1 descends upon Louisville, Renegade remains a slim odds-on favorite to win at 5-1.

Kentucky Derby 2026: TV, streaming and where to watch

The 152nd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. Fans can view the Kentucky Derby on NBC and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 2:30-7:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC, USA Network
Stream: Peacock
Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)

Watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby live on Peacock

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