Full horses list and latest odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby

May 02, 2026 Neo
Full horses list and latest odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby

The2026 Kentucky Derbystands as an enduring celebration of tradition, from the rousing rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home" and a sea of extravagant hats to the signaturemint julepsenjoyed by fans. With the 2026 Derby just a day away, this year’s lineup features top-tier thoroughbreds who will battle for their place in racing lore and the coveted garland of roses.

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For the 152nd Run for the Roses, Renegade emerges as the odds-on favorite after a series of dominant prep race performances. The colt will break from the No. 1 post position, a spot that provides a quick start but poses significant challenges with no horse winning from that post since 1986.

The Derby field has already faced two notable withdrawals. Silent Tactic, a potential dark horse from the No. 13 post, was scratched because of a foot bruise. Meanwhile, Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox and set to start from the outside No. 20 gate, has been sidelined due to a chip in his left hind ankle. Fulleffort will undergo surgery but is expected to make a full recovery and return to racing later this year.

With the iconic Twin Spires casting their shadow over Churchill Downs, trainers, jockeys, and owners are making final adjustments to make sure their horses are in peak condition. Here’s a look at the current field and updated odds for the 152ndKentucky Derby.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=2026 Kentucky Derby horse Fulleffort, trained by Brad Cox, was ridden by Edvin Vargas during a morning workout on April 23, 2026 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Fulleffort has seven career races with three wins, two second-place finishes and one third-place finish.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=2026 Kentucky Derby horse Silent Tactic during a morning workout on April 23, 2026 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Silent Tactic is trained by Mark Casse.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=People gathered around to see the Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses arrive at the main gap during morning training at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 28, 2026.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Spectators line East Broadway to catch a glimpse of the floats during the Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday, April 26, 2026. <p style=The trophy given to the winner of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 25.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=2026 Kentucky Derby trainer Todd Pletcher on the backside watching his horses work out at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on April 27, 2028. Pletcher has 2026 Kentucky Derby horse Renegade.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=2026 Kentucky Derby horse and favorite Renegade getting bathed after working at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, 2026. The horse is trained by Todd Pletcher.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Veteran jockey and two-time Kentucky Derby winner Mike Smith, who will pilot 2026 Kentucky Derby hopeful So Happy, on April 24, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=A unicylcist waves to the crowd during the 2026 Pegasus Parade on Broadway Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=A crowd gathers to watch as 2026 Kentucky Derby contender Six Speed walks in circles before the special training time for Derby and Oaks horses at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 24, 2026. The horse is trained by Bhupat Seamer.

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Check out scenes as anticipation builds leading up to the Kentucky Derby

A horse is bathed after morning workouts during Dawn at the Downs on the backside at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, ahead of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

2026 Kentucky Derby horses and odds

Here are the starting positions and odds, according tokentuckyderby.com, for all the horses participating in the 152nd Kentucky Derby:

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 p.m. ET - 7:30 p.m. ET

  • TV: NBC, USA Network

  • Stream: Peacock

  • Location: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Kentucky Derby Field: Horses and latest odds for Churchill Downs run

 

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