The 2026 Kentucky Derby futures pool No. 3 opened on January 16 and will remain available until January 18 at 6 p.m. ET, marking the third of six such betting pools for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. Bettors can secure favorable odds and potentially larger payouts by placing early wagers on contenders like Ted Noffey (5-1), Paladin (10-1), and Cannoneer (23-1), or choose the “All other 3-year-olds” option at 9-1 odds. These futures bets are final regardless of whether the horse runs in the Derby, offering a unique betting opportunity months before race day.
To participate, new users can sign up on top horse racing apps like TwinSpires, using promo codes such as CBSSPORTS for up to $400 in bonus funds or 500BET for up to $500 in wagering credits. The article also outlines a simple step-by-step process for placing bets in the futures pools and provides the schedule for upcoming pools, with Pool No. 4 opening in mid-February and the final pool in early April.
