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The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown and is set to take place on a busy first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs. Fourteen races, including the 2026 Run for the Roses, are set to take place.
The doors of Churchill Downs are set to open at 9 a.m., though the first race of the day won't start until two hours later. Horse racing fanatics will have to wait even longer for Derby 152, which has a post time of 6:57 p.m.
So, what race number is the Kentucky Derby?
The official Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. Saturday. The 152nd Run for the Roses will be race No. 12 of the 14-race slate.
Here is a look at morning-line 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, according to kentuckyderby.com:
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on NBC.
Catch all the horse racing action from Churchill Downs through multiple viewing platforms including FanDuel TV, NBC, NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com, Peacock and USA TV Network.
Post time for the 152nd Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
Reach Louisville football, women's basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit at [email protected] and follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What race number is 2026 Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs?
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The doors of Churchill Downs are set to open at 9 a.m., though the first race of the day won't start until two hours later. Horse racing fanatics will have to wait even longer for Derby 152, which has a post time of 6:57 p.m.
So, what race number is the Kentucky Derby?
What race number is 2026 Kentucky Derby?
The official Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. Saturday. The 152nd Run for the Roses will be race No. 12 of the 14-race slate.
2026 Kentucky Derby post positions, odds
Here is a look at morning-line 2026 Kentucky Derby odds, according to kentuckyderby.com:
| HORSE NUMBER | HORSE | ODDS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renegade | 4-1 |
| 2 | Albus | 30-1 |
| 3 | Intrepido | 50-1 |
| 4 | Litmus Test | 30-1 |
| 5 | Right to Party | SCRATCHED |
| 6 | Commandment | 6-1 |
| 7 | Danon Bourbon | 20-1 |
| 8 | So Happy | 15-1 |
| 9 | The Puma | 10-1 |
| 10 | Wonder Dean | 30-1 |
| 11 | Incredibolt | 20-1 |
| 12 | Chief Wallabee | 8-1 |
| 13 | Silent Tactic | SCRATCHED |
| 14 | Potente | 20-1 |
| 15 | Emerging Market | 15-1 |
| 16 | Pavlovian | 30-1 |
| 17 | Six Speed | 50-1 |
| 18 | Further Ado | 6-1 |
| 19 | Golden Tempo | 30-1 |
| 20 | Fulleffort | SCRATCHED |
| 21 | Great White | 50-1 |
| 22 | Ocelli | 50-1 |
| 23 | Robusta | 50-1 |
How to watch the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on NBC.
Catch all the horse racing action from Churchill Downs through multiple viewing platforms including FanDuel TV, NBC, NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), NBCSports.com, Peacock and USA TV Network.
What time is 2026 Kentucky Derby?
Post time for the 152nd Kentucky Derby is set for 6:57 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.
Reach Louisville football, women's basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit at [email protected] and follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What race number is 2026 Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs?
Continue reading...
