2026 Kentucky Derby Field Set with Competitive Odds and Historical Context
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A deep and highly-competitive field is lined up for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, scheduled to run at 6:57 p.m. ET on May 2 at Churchill Downs. While the 2026 Kentucky Derby odds continue to shift, the Todd Pletcher-trained Renegade is the morning-line favorite at 4-1. Further Ado and Commandment are close behind at 6-1, with Chief Wallabee next at 8-1. Bet the Kentucky Derby with the exclusive CBSSPORTS to receive up to $400 in bonus bets here, double what's available to the general public:
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Yahoo SportsRenegade was the 4-1 morning line favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, but drew the dreaded No. 1 post and ended up finishing second. Golden Tempo finished first, closing with 23-1 odds. A $2 win bet paid out $48.24.
Bleacher Report2026 Kentucky Derby Results Golden Tempo - 2:02.27 Renegade Ocelli Chief Wallabee Danon Bourbon Incredibolt Commandment Wonder Dean So Happy Emerging Market Further Ado Potente Six Speed Robusta Albus Intrepido Litmus Test Pavlovian
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What about a trophy? Yes, there is a trophy, aptly named The Kentucky Derby Trophy. It’s 22 inches tall and made of 14-karat gold. That trophy goes to the winning owner, while the horse’s connections — trainer, jockey and breeder — receive a half-sized replica made of silver.
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Further Ado 6-1 19. Golden Tempo 24-1 ~~20. Fulleffort 19-1 ~~(Scratch) Great White 22-1 Ocelli 78-1 Robusta 77-1
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CBS Sports16 Pavlovian (30-1) 17 Six Speed (50-1) 18 Further Ado (6-1) 19 Golden Tempo (30-1)
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Payouts by wager type $0.50 Trifecta: 19-1-22 $5,625.39$1.00 Super High Five: 19-1-22-12-7 Pending$1.00 Daily Double: 6-19 $94.83$0.50 Pick 3: 8-6-19 $277.29$0.50 PIck 4: 4/5-8-6/8-19 $784.59$0.50 Pick 5: 6/10-4/5-8-6/8-19 $2,290.58$0.20 Pick 6: 5-6/10-4/5-8-6/8-19 $9,691.24
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In 2025, Sovereignty won the Derby with jockey Junior Alvarado at 7-1 closing odds and a $2 win payout of $17.96.
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The longest odds to ever win the Derby was 1913 Derby winner Donerail at 91-1, per Twin Spires, and Rich Strike won in 2022 as an 80-1 long shot.
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Here are the closing odds for every Kentucky Derby winner since 2000: Odds for Kentucky Derby winners
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2020s 2026: Golden Tempo (23-1) 2025: Sovereignty (7-1) 2024: Mystik Dan (18-1)
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01 Bleacher Report The 23-1 horse stormed from the back of the field to become the latest surprise winner at Churchill Downs.
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02 Yahoo Sports Here’s how Ortiz guided Golden Tempo to first at the line ahead of Renegade and Ocelli.
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03 CBS Sports Hochman has shown a profit in 22 of the past 39 Triple Crown races. One example of his best picks was Big Brown in the 2008 Kentucky Derby at odds of 2-1. More recently, he swept the 2022 Triple Crown, capped off by Mo Donegal's easy win in the Belmont Stakes. In 2023, he cashed the Preakness with National Treasure. In 2024, he successfully tabbed Straight No Chaser to win, place and show in the Grade 2 Santa Anita Sprint Championship at odds of 3-2.
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