2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks from 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. The race, known as the Run for the Roses, is an annual premier horse racing event. CBS Sports has released early predictions, horse selections, and odds from a horse racing expert, including some surprising picks.