Elite Expert's Surprising 2026 Kentucky Derby Picks Shake Up the Odds

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SportsLine racing expert Michelle Yu provides 2026 Kentucky Derby betting picks and predictions, highlighting a wide-open race with Renegade the 4-1 favorite, concerns about Commandment’s closing speed, and support for The Puma as a 10-1 longshot. The Derby is May 2 at Churchill Downs with post time 6:57 p.m. ET; the piece also notes horses like Chief Wallabee and longshots Albus and Incredibolt from Bill Mott and his son Riley, and directs readers to SportsLine for full selections.
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