Derby 2026: Demling backs Commandment and Further Ado over favorite Renegade

TL;DR
CBS Sports' preview for the 2026 Kentucky Derby lists Renegade as the 4-1 favorite in a 20-horse field with post time at 6:57 p.m. ET, and favorites like Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1; analyst Jody Demling suggests fading Renegade and highlights his selections (and a longshot) via SportsLine, with the full leaderboard and picks available there.
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