2026 Kentucky Oaks odds & horses for 152nd running
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Friday, May 1, to kick off the Kentucky Derby Weekend. It marks the 152nd annual running of the race. This year, Zany has been listed as the early favorite at 4-to-1, trained by four-time Oaks winner Todd Pletcher.
— Watch the 2026 Kentucky Oaks live online on NBC/Peacock — The Kentucky Oaks is set to begin around 8:00 p. m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Diners enjoy the view of the new 200 million dollar paddock on Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 3, 2024. How can you tune into Friday night’s festivities? All of the information you need for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks, including horses, odds, and post positions, can be seen below.
MORE: 2026 Kentucky Derby post positions, odds ahead of 152nd Run for the Roses 2026 Kentucky Oaks Horses & Betting Odds Colleen Salad, form Lexington, wore her hat for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs during the week of Kentucky Derby on Friday, May 1, 2026. Post Horse Odds 1 Explora 6-1 2 Zany 4-1 3 Search Party 30-1 4 Counting Stars 8-1 5 Meaning 5-1 6 Dazzling Dame 30-1 7 Always a Runner 10-1 8 Prom Queen 8-1 9 Percy’s Bar 6-1 10 Bella Ballerina 10-1 11 Pashmina 30-1 12 Brooklyn Blonde 30-1 13 Lovely Grey 30-1 14 Nycon 50-1 Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER .
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