Derby Expert Bets Value Plays Over Favorite in 2026 Kentucky Derby

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CBS Sports/ SportsLine preview: Horse racing expert Gene Menez releases his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, fading morning-line favorite Renegade (4-1) in favor of value plays like Chief Wallabee (8-1); the piece notes post positions, prior performance, and the wealth of value bets, with the full projected leaderboard and picks available at SportsLine before the May 2 Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.
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