Live from iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2026 "Run for the Roses" marks NBC Sports' 26th presentation of the Kentucky Derby.

The 152nd Kentucky Derby features morning-line favorite Renegade (4-1), who had an impressive come-from-behind victory in the 2026 Arkansas Derby (G1). Other contenders include 2026 Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Further Ado (6-1), this year's Florida Derby (G1) winner Commandment (6-1) who is entering the Derby on a four-race win streak, 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) runner-up Chief Wallabee (8-1), and 2026 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner The Puma (10-1).