Renegade Leads 2026 Kentucky Derby Odds as Commandment and Further Ado Close Behind

CBS Sports previews the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with Renegade the 4-1 morning-line favorite from post 1, and Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1; The Puma scratched. The post time is 6:57 p.m. ET. Veteran handicapper Jody Demling shares picks and predictions, including fading Renegade despite Pletcher’s Derby history, plus selections for Commandment, Further Ado, and a notable longshot; a full odds table and rankings are available through SportsLine.