Updated May 2, 2026, 7:49 p.m. ETEditor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day.The 2026 Kentucky Derby is finally here, and the stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as 21 horses, each with their own unique strengths and strategies, compete for the prestigious garland of roses.As the top contenders gear up for the 152nd Run for the Roses, the field is wide open with possibilities.USA TODAY and the Louisville Courier-Journal will have wall-to-wall coverage of the Kentucky Derby before, during and after its 6:57 p.m. ET, May 2 posting time. Don't miss a moment of the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Check back for live updates on the field and odds for racing's fastest two minutes. 2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, post positions updatesHere are the starting positions and final odds, according to kentuckyderby.com via twinspires.com, for all the horses participating in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.No. 1: Renegade | odds: 5-1No. 2: Albus | odds: 50-1No. 3: Intrepido | odds: 54-1No. 4: Litmus Test | odds: 28-1No. 5: Right to Party SCRATCHEDNo. 6: Commandment | odds: 6-1 No. 7: Danon Bourbon | odds: 13-1No. 8: So Happy | odds: 6-1No. 9: The Puma SCRATCHEDNo.
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