Into Mischief could make history by siring a record fourth Kentucky Derby winner with his offspring competing in 2026. The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is set for May 2 at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky.
As of early Tuesday, Renegade stands as the morning-line favorite at 4-1 odds. Further Ado and Commandment follow closely with odds of 6-1 each. Chief Wallabee has been assigned 8-1 odds.
Renegade, trained by Todd Pletcher, leads the pack of contenders. Into Mischief has already made his mark by siring three Kentucky Derby winners: Authentic in 2020, Mandaloun in 2021, and Sovereignty in 2025.
If any of Into Mischief’s offspring win this year, he will set a record for most Kentucky Derby winners sired—totaling four.
Into Mischief’s stud fee is $250,000, making him the most expensive stallion in North America for 2026. His influence on thoroughbred racing continues to grow.
Fulleffort enters the race with seven career races under his belt, boasting three wins and two second-place finishes. Silent Tactic is another contender trained by Mark Casse.
The last horse to win the Kentucky Derby from the rail was Ferdinand in 1986. This historical context adds to the excitement surrounding this year’s event.
The race goes to post at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these horses perform on such a prestigious stage.