The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is expected to feature a highly competitive field with Renegade currently favored at 4-1 odds.
The post time for this prestigious horse racing event is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. The total purse for the race is set at $5 million, with the winning horse taking home $3.1 million.
This year marks the 152nd Run for the Roses. Although twenty horses have the chance to compete, only nineteen will actually run in the race.
Coverage of the event will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Fans can look forward to an exciting day filled with tradition and competition.
Bill Mott trains Renegade, who has shown impressive form leading up to the Derby. As always, this race kicks off the chase for the coveted Triple Crown, and expectations are high.
The Kentucky Derby has become a hallmark of American horse racing culture. It attracts thousands of spectators both at the track and watching from home.
As excitement builds leading up to the event, many are eager to see how Renegade performs against other top contenders.