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

Jody Demling, a horse racing expert credited with nailing 12 Derby-Oaks Doubles and a $1,682 Kentucky Derby superfecta last year, has released his picks for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The race is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs. Demling's selections include top horse picks, odds, and post position analysis for the prestigious Run for the Roses.