2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares picks

2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, futures, date, preview: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares picks

When is the Kentucky Derby 2026? Jody Demling revealed his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby Betting Insights: The "Value Gap" Between Paladin and the Field

The Current State of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Odds The road to the 152nd Run for the Roses has reached a fever pitch following the high-stakes drama at the Fair Grounds. We currently see Paladin sitting atop the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 60 points, a position he solidified after his gritty performance in the Risen Star Stakes. For bettors looking at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Odds, the market reflects a growing consensus that the elite tier re…