May 2, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ETEditor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day.If you're looking for some last-minute Kentucky Derby betting advice (and are frustrated by the paywalled links found elsewhere), then you've come to the right place.While several horses in the original field for the 152nd Run for the Roses have been scratched over the past couple days, we've found some experts whose horses are still standing – and more than capable of finishing the 1 ¼ miles ahead of the pack.So here are the consensus picks for three different contingents of experts, plus a bonus pick from another established horse racing outlet. If you'd rather make an educated wager on your own, USA TODAY Sports' Josh Peter spoke with four veteran handicappers on what they look for when putting their money on the line.2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, picksLouisville Courier Journal: Commandment is No. 1 choiceThe USA TODAY Network outlet's final ranking of the horses leading into Kentucky Derby week placed Commandment in the No. 1 spot, followed by Renegade, Further Ado and Emerging Market.FanDuel Racing: Further Ado can doAmong the 11 experts polled by FanDuel, Further Ado got the nod from panelists Christina Blacker,
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