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Renegade Draws Post 1, 4-1 Odds, First Since 1986

5/2/2026

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Summary

Renegade Draws

The 152nd Kentucky Derby runs at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 at 6:57 p.m. ET with 20 horses.
Renegade draws post 1 at 4-1 odds, a spot that has not yielded a winner since 1986.
The forecast calls for dry weather, 58°F high, 42°F low, 20 % rain chance, NNW winds 9 mph and a fast track.
Jody Demling backs The Puma at 10-1 and flags a “freak” longshot that could yield large payouts.

Summary

**Baffert Returns**

Bob Baffert returns after a three-year suspension linked to the 2021 Medina Spirit disqualification.
Cherie DeVaux aims to be the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
59-year-old jockey Mike Smith hopes to break Bill Shoemaker’s record as the oldest Derby winner.
Riley Mott’s entries Incredibolt and Albus set up the first father-son trainer face-off since 1964.

History

Historical Context

The Kentucky Derby, inaugurated in 1875 at Churchill Downs and the first leg of the Triple Crown, has run every year except 1945 and 2020. Its 112th running on May 3 1986 drew 123,819 spectators, and Ferdinand, ridden by Chris McCarron, won the 1¼-mile race, reinforcing the event’s long-standing prestige, known as “The Run for the Roses.”

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Renegade Draws

The 152nd Kentucky Derby runs at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2026 at 6:57 p.m. ET with 20 horses.
Renegade draws post 1 at 4-1 odds, a spot that has not yielded a winner since 1986.
The forecast calls for dry weather, 58°F high, 42°F low, 20 % rain chance, NNW winds 9 mph and a fast track.
Jody Demling backs The Puma at 10-1 and flags a “freak” longshot that could yield large payouts.

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