The post positions are locked, the morning line odds are live, and the 152nd “Run for the Roses” is officially a tactical nightmare for the favorites. With the Arkansas Derby winner Renegade drawing the rail at Post 1, the 4-1 favorite now faces a 39-year drought (no horse has won from the rail since Ferdinand in 1986). Whether you’re backing the favorite to break the curse or looking for a longshot like Intrepido (50-1), you need a way to keep your tickets organized.
Download our Free 2026 Kentucky Derby Printable Betting Sheet to track the final field, current odds, and your own personal wagers for Saturday’s race.
2026 Kentucky Derby Field & Morning Line Odds
Here is the official lineup for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Use this table to fill in your printable wager tracker.
| PP | Horse | Morning Line Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Renegade | 4-1 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher |
| 2 | Albus | 30-1 | Manny Franco | Riley Mott |
| 3 | Intrepido | 50-1 | Hector Berrios | Jeff Mullins |
| 4 | Litmus Test | 30-1 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| 5 | Right to Party | 30-1 | Chris Elliott | Kenny McPeek |
| 6 | Commandment | 6-1 | Luis Saez | Brad Cox |
| 7 | Danon Bourbon | 20-1 | Atsuya Nishimura | Manabu Ikezoe |
| 8 | So Happy | 15-1 | Mike Smith | Mark Glatt |
| 9 | The Puma | 10-1 | Javier Castellano | Gustavo Delgado |
| 10 | Wonder Dean | 30-1 | Ryusei Sakai | Daisuke Takayanagi |
| 11 | Incredibolt | 20-1 | Jaime Torres | Riley Mott |
| 12 | Chief Wallabee | 8-1 | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott |
| 13 | Silent Tactic | 20-1 | Cristian Torres | Mark Casse |
| 14 | Potente | 20-1 | Juan Hernandez | Bob Baffert |
| 15 | Emerging Market | 15-1 | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown |
| 16 | Pavlovian | 30-1 | Edwin Maldonado | Doug O’Neill |
| 17 | Six Speed | 50-1 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Bhupat Seemar |
| 18 | Further Ado | 6-1 | John Velazquez | Brad Cox |
| 19 | Golden Tempo | 30-1 | Jose Ortiz | Cherie DeVaux |
| 20 | Fulleffort | 20-1 | Tyler Gaffalione | Brad Cox |
How to Use the Derby Wager Tracker
Our “Low-Ink” printable is designed for both casual party-goers and serious handicappers. Here is how to make the most of it when you’re watching the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
- Track the Odds: Morning line odds are just a starting point. As money pours in on Saturday, use the “Live Odds” column to see which way the market is moving.
- Organize Your Exotics: Use the dedicated rows for Exactas (1st & 2nd), Trifectas (1st, 2nd, & 3rd), and Superfectas (1st through 4th).
- Budget Your Bankroll: Keep a running tally of your total spend to ensure you stay within your limits while chasing that 2026 “Run for the Roses” glory.
Frequently Asked Questions (2026 Derby Betting)
- Who is the favorite to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby? Renegade is the 4-1 morning-line favorite, followed closely by Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1.
- Has a horse ever won from the #1 Post Position? Yes, but not recently. The last horse to win from the rail was Ferdinand in 1986. Renegade will look to break that 39-year streak on Saturday.
- What time do the 2026 Derby betting pools close? Wagering usually closes at post time, which is approximately 6:57 PM ET on Saturday, May 2.
- What are ‘Exotic’ bets? Exotics are bets that involve multiple horses, such as an Exacta (picking the top two in order) or a Trifecta (picking the top three). These have much higher payouts than standard Win/Place/Show bets.
