Who will win Kentucky Derby? Last-minute picks for wide-open field
There's no consensus favorite to win the 152nd Run for the Roses, so whose advice should you follow to make your pick? Here's the latest info you need.
Editor's note: Follow coverage of the 2026 Kentucky Derby throughout the day. If you're looking for some last-minute Kentucky Derby betting advice (and are frustrated by the paywalled links found elsewhere), then you've come to the right place. While several horses in the original field for the 152nd Run for the Roses have been scratched over the past couple days, we've found some experts whose horses are still standing – and more than capable of finishing the 1 ¼ miles ahead of the pack.
So here are the consensus picks for three different contingents of experts, plus a bonus pick from another established horse racing outlet. If you'd rather make an educated wager on your own, USA TODAY Sports' Josh Peter spoke with four veteran handicappers on what they look for when putting their money on the line . 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, picks Louisville Courier Journal : Commandment is No.
1 choice The USA TODAY Network outlet's final ranking of the horses leading into Kentucky Derby week placed Commandment in the No. 1 spot, followed by Renegade, Further Ado and Emerging Market. FanDuel Racing : Further Ado can do Among the 11 experts polled by FanDuel, Further Ado got the nod from panelists Christina Blacker, Joaquin Jaime and Ashley Mailloux.
That was one more than the number who took both Emerging Market and Commandment. KentuckyDerby. com : Commandment leads pack Of the seven handicappers and experts listed at the Kentucky Derby's official website, four had Commandment ranked as the No.