Ben FawkesSenior sports betting analystTue, April 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM UTC·1 min readThe 2026 Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, May 2 from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky with post time at 6:57 p.m. ET. The favorite Renegade has 4-1 odds but drew the No. 1 post.

Last year, Sovereignty won the Derby with jockey Junior Alvarado at 7-1 closing odds and a $2 win payout of $17.96.

The longest odds to ever win the Derby was 1913 Derby winner Donerail at 91-1, per Twin Spires, but Rich Strike won in 2022 as an 80-1 long shot.

Will a favorite or long shot further down the odds boards win this year?

Here are the closing odds for every Kentucky Derby winner since 2000: