2026 Kentucky Derby undercard picks: Best bets at Churchill Downs
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET, with a full day of racing at Churchill Downs starting at 11 a.m., including several stakes races before the main event.
- In Race 5 (Twin Spires Turf Sprint at 1:12 p.m. ET), No. 7 Yellow Card (9-2) is favored as a value pick to challenge the favorite My Boy Prince (5-2), having shown strong potential despite a tough trip in a recent race.
- Race 7 (Churchill Distaff Turf Mile at 2:38 p.m. ET) is wide open, with value bets recommended on No. 4 Temptable (8-1) and No. 7 Movin’ On Up (12-1), while No. 2 Sweet Rebecca (5-2) and No. 3 Portfolio Duration (4-1) are also contenders.
- In Race 10 (American Turf at 4:50 p.m. ET), long-shot No. 10 Banishing (12-1) is favored for value against the morning-line favorite Knightsbridge (9-5) and two Bob Baffert entrants, Cornucopian (7-2) and Imagination (6-1).
- Betting insights are provided by Michael Leboff, an experienced sports bettor known for applying game theory to improve betting strategies and find value picks.
