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Renegade Draws Historic No. 1 Post; Analysts Back The Puma

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will run Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville at 6:57 p.m. ET.
Renegade (4-1) draws the No. 1 post—a spot that hasn’t produced a winner since 1986—and the post-time favorite has missed the Derby for seven straight years.
SportsLine analysts Jody Demling and Gene Menez fade Renegade, back The Puma at 10-1, and note TwinSpires code CBSSPORTS for up to $400 in bonus bets.

History

Historical Context

The story of Ferdinand, originally a Munro Leaf children’s book, was optioned by 20th Century Fox in 2011 and produced by Blue Sky Studios, finally opening on December 15 2017 after multiple schedule changes, showing the tale’s enduring appeal for that today informs betting narratives surrounding historic Kentucky Derby post-position trends among fans and analysts alike.

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Story summary

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will run Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs in Louisville at 6:57 p.m. ET.
Renegade (4-1) draws the No. 1 post—a spot that hasn’t produced a winner since 1986—and the post-time favorite has missed the Derby for seven straight years.
SportsLine analysts Jody Demling and Gene Menez fade Renegade, back The Puma at 10-1, and note TwinSpires code CBSSPORTS for up to $400 in bonus bets.

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