2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing expert

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs, with a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET. Known as the Run for the Roses, the prestigious annual horse race is already generating expert predictions, odds, and post position analysis. A horse racing expert from CBS Sports has released surprising picks ahead of the event.