Kentucky Derby 2026: What to know about the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown

Chris "Bear" Fallica joins Dan Dakich to preview the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby, the home of "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," will take place on Saturday at the legendary Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

The first leg of the Triple Crown is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May. Twenty 3-year-old horses will compete for a $5 million purse, with the winner of the 1¼-mile race taking home $3.1 million.

Three horses have already been scratched from this year’s race. Silent Tactic was scratched due to a foot injury and will be replaced by Great White. Fulleffort was scratched with an ankle injury and is replaced by Ocelli. Right to Party was scratched due to right front lameness and will be replaced by Robusta.

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Horses run on the track during morning training for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 30, 2026. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Here is what you need to know heading into the race:

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Kentucky Derby entrant The Puma works out at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 1, 2026. (Charlie Riedel/AP Photo)

Renegade, who is trained by Todd A. Pletcher, is the current favorite at 4-1. Commandment, who is trained by Brad H. Cox, and Further Ado, who is also trained by Cox, are both at 6-1.

Chief Wallabee, who is trained by William I. Mott, is at 8-1. The Puma, who is trained by Gustavo Delgado, is at 10-1.

The weather is not expected to be a factor. It will be a little cooler than usual in the morning, and there is a chance of rain in the afternoon, but it should be clear for the race. It is