Kentucky Derby week is underway with the draw for the 2026 race announced, setting the stage for bettors to make their picks based on the latest odds. The race is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Renegade, the 4-to-1 morning-line favorite, has drawn the challenging No. 1 post position—a spot that has rarely produced winners, with Ferdinand in 1986 being the last to win from there. Alongside Renegade, three other horses hold single-digit odds, indicating a competitive field.

The post positions and odds are subject to change if any horses are scratched from the race, as Silent Tactic (50-1) has already been withdrawn. Trainers are finalizing preparations as anticipation builds for the 152nd Run for the Roses, with bettors closely watching the evolving odds and race dynamics.