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Renegade Favored as Ortiz Brothers Face Off at 2026 Derby

4/30/2026

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Summary

Ortiz Brothers Rivalry

The 152nd Kentucky Derby will run on May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs.
Renegade opens as the 4-1 favorite, with Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1 and Chief Wallabee at 8-1.
Irad Ortiz Jr. rides Renegade while his brother Jose Ortiz rides 30-1 longshot Golden Tempo, creating a sibling rivalry.
TwinSpires and FanDuel promotions offer up to $400 in bonus bets and a $1,045 payout chance for Derby wagers.

Summary

Silent Tactic Scratched

Silent Tactic was scratched on April 29, letting Great White join the Derby and moving every horse from post 14 onward up one gate.
Post 17, now occupied by Further Ado, remains the only gate never to produce a Kentucky Derby winner since 1930.
Trainer Riley Mott said Albus and Incredibolt were the first to train on a saturated track, noting the surface didn’t look like it would improve.

History

Historical Context

In 1913, after Churchill Downs’ renovation and a reduced $2 minimum bet, longshot Donerail, owned by Thomas P. Hayes and ridden by Roscoe Goose, won the Kentucky Derby at 91-1 odds, the largest upset in the race’s history. That dramatic underdog victory set a lasting benchmark that modern Derby promotions still reference.

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Ortiz Brothers Rivalry

The 152nd Kentucky Derby will run on May 2, 2026 at Churchill Downs.
Renegade opens as the 4-1 favorite, with Further Ado and Commandment at 6-1 and Chief Wallabee at 8-1.
Irad Ortiz Jr. rides Renegade while his brother Jose Ortiz rides 30-1 longshot Golden Tempo, creating a sibling rivalry.
TwinSpires and FanDuel promotions offer up to $400 in bonus bets and a $1,045 payout chance for Derby wagers.

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