2026 Kentucky Derby: Expert Picks, Surprising Horses, and Must-Know Betting Info!

The excitement is building for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, set to take place on **Saturday, May 2 at 6:57 p.m. ET** at **Churchill Downs** in Louisville, KY. As the Triple Crown season kicks off, **Renegade**, the Arkansas Derby winner, stands as the 4-1 favorite, but there are plenty of other contenders in this highly competitive 20-horse field.

Top horses like **Further Ado** (6-1), **Commandment** (6-1), **Chief Wallabee** (8-1), and **The Puma** (10-1) are all in the mix, with legendary trainer **Bob Baffert** eyeing his historic 7th Derby win with **Potente** (20-1) and **Litmus Test** (30-1).

Want to make the best picks? Get expert advice from **Michelle Yu**, the racing analyst who has nailed big wins in past Derbies, including picking **Medina Spirit** at 12-1 in 2021. Her insights have helped bettors score big on platforms like **FanDuel Racing** and **TwinSpires**, and she's sharing her 2026 picks at **SportsLine**.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of her expert predictions:

* **Fading Commandment**: Despite his Florida Derby win, Yu is concerned about his diminishing margin of victory over longer distances. She notes that **Luis Saez**, Commandment's jockey, has yet to break into the Derby's top spots in 12 attempts.

* **Backing The Puma**: Yu is high on **The Puma** at 10-1, citing strong performances and the experienced duo of **Javier Castellano** and trainer **Gustavo Delgado**, who won the 2023 Derby together.

For Yu’s full betting strategy, including a hidden longshot pick and her top contenders, visit **SportsLine** for the full 2026 Kentucky Derby breakdown!

**2026 Kentucky Derby: Post Positions & Odds**

| Post | Horse           | Odds |

| ---- | --------------- | ---- |

| 1    | Renegade        | 4-1  |

| 2    | Albus           | 30-1 |

| 3    | Intrepido       | 50-1 |

| 4    | Litmus Test     | 30-1 |

| 5    | Right to Party  | 30-1 |

| 6    | Commandment     | 6-1  |

| 7    | Danon Bourbon   | 20-1 |

| 8    | So Happy        | 15-1 |

| 9    | The Puma        | 10-1 |

| 10   | Wonder Dean     | 30-1 |

| 11   | Incredibolt     | 20-1 |

| 12   | Chief Wallabee  | 8-1  |

| 13   | Silent Tactic   | 20-1 |

| 14   | Potente         | 20-1 |

| 15   | Emerging Market | 15-1 |

| 16   | Pavlovian       | 30-1 |

| 17   | Six Speed       | 50-1 |

| 18   | Further Ado     | 6-1  |

| 19   | Golden Tempo    | 30-1 |

| 20   | Fulleffort      | 20-1 |

| 21   | Great White     | 50-1 |

| 22   | Ocelli          | 50-1 |

| 23   | Robusta         | 50-1 |

Ready to place your bets? Make sure you check out *SportsLine* for more expert picks and top betting strategies for the **2026 Kentucky Derby.

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