
Further Ado Poised to Shine in Haskell Stakes Showdown
Ahead of the Haskell Stakes, Further Ado is primed to prove he's the best as rival The Puma starts a second season in Saturday's race, with odds and form in focus.
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Ahead of the Haskell Stakes, Further Ado is primed to prove he's the best as rival The Puma starts a second season in Saturday's race, with odds and form in focus.

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.

Renegade is the 5-1 morning-line favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, while Further Ado is favored to win the Oaks-Derby Double. The early wagering also features So Happy at 6-1 and 7-1 contenders like Commandment and Emerging Market, with a number of scratches noted ahead of the May 2 card.

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.