Kentucky Derby 2026: Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta and superfecta picks
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Key Points:
- The 152nd Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday at Churchill Downs, featuring up to 20 three-year-old horses racing 1 1/4 miles in the event known as The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.
- Favorites for the 2026 race include Renegade (4-1), coming off consecutive wins, and Commandment (6-1), who previously won at Churchill Downs, with longshots like So Happy (15-1) and Potente (20-1) also in contention.
- Horse racing expert Jody Demling, known for accurately predicting the Kentucky Derby-Oaks double 12 times in 17 years and correctly forecasting the top three finishers in 2025, offers his picks and insights for the 2026 Derby.
- Demling highlights a small group of horses for exacta, trifecta, and superfecta bets, emphasizing a double-digit longshot he believes could deliver a significant payout.
- Fans and bettors are encouraged to follow Demling’s expert predictions on SportsLine to identify potential winners and lucrative longshot contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
