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sports26 days ago•6 min saved

Derby expert bets big-value longshots, fades favorite in 2026 Kentucky Derby

Elite handicapper Gene Menez reveals his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks for May 2 at Churchill Downs, fading the favorite Renegade in a wide-open 20-horse field and highlighting a post-draw winner plus a strong longshot value play. His full leaderboard and picks are available on SportsLine (and via TwinSpires), with post time at 6:57 p.m. ET. Menez previously posted a $1,045 payout last year and has a track record of successful Derby bets.

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sports27 days ago•6 min saved

Derby Expert Bets Value Plays Over Favorite in 2026 Kentucky Derby

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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sports27 days ago•6 min saved

Derby expert bets longshots, fades favorite Renegade in 2026 Kentucky Derby

CBS Sports' horse-racing veteran Gene Menez reveals his 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, fading the 4-1 morning-line favorite Renegade in favor of value horses like Chief Wallabee and a top longshot, with the full odds and leaderboard available through SportsLine.

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sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Derby Day Upset Alert: Expert Bets Chief Wallabee in 2026 Kentucky Derby

The 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs features Renegade as the 4-1 favorite with co-second choices Further Ado and Commandment (6-1), Chief Wallabee (8-1), and The Puma (10-1) rounding out the top five. SportsLine's Gene Menez is lukewarm on Renegade, bullish on Chief Wallabee thanks to blinkers, and has a top pick tied to the post draw plus a value longshot; the article directs readers to SportsLine for the full picks and bets.

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sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Expert Picks and Contenders for the 2023 Belmont Stakes

The 2023 Belmont Stakes field is set, with Forte favored to win. However, expert handicapper Gene Menez is low on Forte due to his 10-week layoff and is instead backing longshot Arcangelo, who won the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park last month. Menez is sharing his top picks and wagers exclusively at SportsLine. The 2023 Belmont Stakes post time is 7:02 p.m. ET on Saturday at Belmont Park.

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sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Expert Picks and Betting Preview for 2023 Preakness Stakes

Joel Rosario will ride Red Route One in the 2023 Preakness Stakes, with Kentucky Derby winner Mage as the favorite. SportsLine writer Gene Menez, who has a history of successful handicapping, is fading Mage and has constructed his bets around two other horses he believes have a better chance of winning. Menez's top pick is a horse "sitting on a big race," and he is sharing his 2023 Preakness Stakes betting picks exclusively on SportsLine.

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sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Expert's Winning Picks for Kentucky Derby 2023

Trainer Brad Cox has four horses running in the 2023 Kentucky Derby, with Angel of Empire and Tapit Trice as co-favorites. SportsLine horse racing expert Gene Menez is fading Tapit Trice and is high on Two Phil's, who has hit the board in four straight races. Menez has constructed his bets and is sharing his top picks, including a horse who's "getting better at the right time" and a massive double-digit longshot who "always passes horses late." Check out the latest 2023 Kentucky Derby odds and Menez's picks at SportsLine.

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sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Expert Picks and Long Shots for Kentucky Derby 2023

The 149th Kentucky Derby will feature 19 horses, with Forte as the favorite at 3-1 odds. However, expert handicapper Gene Menez is fading Forte due to concerns about his speed holding up over a longer race. Menez is instead backing Two Phil's, a 12-1 longshot who already has a Graded Stakes victory at Churchill Downs. Menez is also high on a double-digit longshot who "always passes horses late." He has constructed his wagers accordingly and is sharing his picks exclusively at SportsLine.

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Expert's Guide to Betting on the 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks

SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez has made his picks and formulated his bets for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, including a surprise fade of reigning two-year-old champion Forte and a high rating for 12-1 longshot Two Phil's. Menez's top pick is a horse who's "getting better at the right time," and he also likes a massive double-digit longshot who "always passes horses late." With his mastery of this year's prep races, Menez's picks are worth considering before making any Kentucky Derby wagers.

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