2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, date: Surprising picks from top 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. CBS Sports has released early predictions, horse selections, and odds for the prestigious race, known as the Run for the Roses. A top horse racing expert has offered surprising picks for the annual event.