Brian Hernandez celebrates Mystik Dan's win at the Kentucky Derby. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST

The 2026 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, at 6:57 p.m. ET at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” will be broadcast live on NBC.

You can wager on the 152nd Kentucky Derby at a variety of racebooks, including FanDuel Racing, which is offering new users a welcome bonus with the FanDuel Racing promo code: Bet $5, get $25 in racing bonus .

Renegade, which is owned by Mike Repole, is the morning-line favorite to win the Run for the Roses . The 3-year-old colt will look to become the first horse since Ferdinand in 1986 to win the Kentucky Derby from the No.1 position.

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