Kentucky Derby 2026: Favorite Renegade Leads the Pack

0:00On May 2nd, the 150-second Kentucky Derby hits Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 2nd, 2026. 20 horses will thunder down that 1.25-mile track in the run for the roses, chasing history in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Favorite Renegade leaves the packet 5-1 odds, co-owned by Mike Repole and ridden by E-Rod Ortiz Jr. in his 10th Derby ride. The winners split a massive $5 million purse, the biggest in the Triple Crown series. This iconic event draws massive crowds for its pageantry, from fancy hats to high stakes bets, with 14 undercard races building high ball. Afternoon for fans and gamblers alike. Coverage kicks off at 2.30pm, Eastern on NBC, with the main post-time at 6.57pm, Eastern. Streaming on peacock from noon, or catch Spanish coverage on Telemundo de Portes, starting 6.30pm via Universal or their app.

1:00Mike Turego anchors his 10th broadcast alongside analysts like Dylan Dreyer and Steve Kornaki, so tune in early for the full vibe and place those. Smart bets before the gates fly open. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending. I'm Cory with the story.