2026 Kentucky Derby horses, odds, predictions, posts: Expert who nailed 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives best picks

Jody Demling, a horse racing expert known for nailing a $1,682 Kentucky Derby superfecta last year and correctly predicting 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles, has released his picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The race, known as the Run for the Roses, is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs. Demling's selections cover horses, odds, and post positions for the prestigious event.