Why each Kentucky Derby 2026 horse can, can't win Run for the Roses Jason Frakes Louisville Courier Journal April 28, 2026, 5:12 a.m. ET Arkansas Derby winner Renegade is the 4-1 morning-line favorite for the Kentucky Derby. Commandment, Further Ado and C... See more
Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby The 2026 Kentucky Derby is May 2 at Churchill Downs! Are you curious about Derby traditions beyond just the horses and jockeys? From iconic drinks and fashion tips to how to bet and the meaning ... See more
Our top 5 Kentucky Derby contenders for Saturday's Run for the Roses Jason Frakes Louisville Courier Journal Updated April 27, 2026, 11:04 a.m. ET Florida Derby winner Commandment tops our final ranking of the top five Kentucky Derby contenders. Renegade,... See more
Trainer Mark Glatt mourns wife's death during his Kentucky Derby debut Jason Frakes Louisville Courier Journal April 27, 2026, 5:11 a.m. ET Mark Glatt, who has been training since 1994, has his first Kentucky Derby horse in Santa Anita Derby winner So Hap... See more
For Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade, No. 1 post position 'not ideal' Jason Frakes Louisville Courier Journal April 26, 2026, 11:11 a.m. ET Renegade will try to become the first Kentucky Derby winner from the No. 1 post since Ferdinand in 1986. Renegade i... See more
