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Renegade Favored as Repole Targets Longshot Win

4/28/2026

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Summary

Renegade Draws

The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, with favorite Renegade drawing post 1.
Further Ado is listed at 4-1 odds and draws post 18.
Commandment is a co-second morning-line choice at 6-1 odds.
Rain forecasts have pushed bettors toward longshot Fulleffort at 20-1, giving owner Mike Repole a chance to end his 0-for-8 Derby streak with Renegade.

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FanDuel Racing gives a $25 bonus after a $5 wager.
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Bettors must place Kentucky Derby wagers on approved sites before the race, may cancel them beforehand, and must be at least 18 (21 in some states).

History

Historical Context

In 1952 CBS aired the Kentucky Derby nationally for the first time, establishing TV as a key platform for the race. After CBS ended its run in 1974, ABC took over in 1975 and attracted a record 30 million viewers, prompting a 27 % betting handle increase. The surge built on earlier growth, such as the purse exceeding $100,000 for the first time in 1954.

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Renegade Draws

The 152nd Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026, with favorite Renegade drawing post 1.
Further Ado is listed at 4-1 odds and draws post 18.
Commandment is a co-second morning-line choice at 6-1 odds.
Rain forecasts have pushed bettors toward longshot Fulleffort at 20-1, giving owner Mike Repole a chance to end his 0-for-8 Derby streak with Renegade.

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