Triple Crown season is finally here, with the 2026 Kentucky Derby set to go down at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday, May 2. It marks the 152nd Run for the Roses.
Ahead of Saturday’s race, the draw for post positions was held, with morning line favorite Renegade (4-1) starting from the No. 1 gate.
No horse has won the Derby out of the No. 1 post since 1986, when Ferdinand was first to cross the finish line.
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The co-second favorites for the race, Commandment and Further Ado (6-1), drew the No. 6 and No. 18 posts, respectively.
2026 Kentucky Derby horse and morning line 4-1 favorite Renegade with exercise rider Nora McCormack works at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Renegade was raced five times, winning twice with multiple finishes with around $1 million in earnings. The trainer is Todd Pletcher. Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. is slated to ride. April 27, 2028.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. Live coverage will be available on NBC and Peacock.
Where will your pick to win Saturday’s race start?
A full look at the post positions for all of the Kentucky Derby participants can be seen below.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Post Positions & Odds
1. Renegade (4-1)
2. Albus (30-1)
3. Intrepido (50-1)
4. Litmus Test (50-1)
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 (SCRATCHED)
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 (SCRATCHED)
21. Great White (50-1)
22. Ocelli (50-1)
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