US EditionKentucky Derby Favorite Renegade Draws the Dreaded Rail
- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Renegade drew the No. 1 post position for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, yet the Arkansas Derby winner remains the 4-1 morning-line favorite despite the undesirable draw.
- The 'dreaded rail' position is notoriously difficult, as horses risk being squeezed or shuffled back by outside competitors. No horse has won from the No. 1 post since Ferdinand in 1986.
- Trainer Brad Cox entered Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1 odds, while trainer Bill Mott's Chief Wallabee enters at 8-1 odds. Both Cox's contenders rank among the co-second choices.
- Coverage of the 152nd Kentucky Derby will air on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET for the 1 1/4-mile event.
- A full field of 20 horses is entered for the race, with four additional 'also-eligible' competitors standing by to replace any scratches before the 9 a.m. Friday deadline on May 1.
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Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade faces uphill battle after drawing unfavorable starting position
Renegade’s run for Kentucky Derby glory will not come without complications. The 4-1 favorite drew the dreaded No. 1 post, starting on the rail in the 20-horse field
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