2026 Kentucky Derby predictions, horses, odds, post time: Surprising picks by elite horse racing expert

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at Churchill Downs, with post time set for 6:57 p.m. ET. The annual race, known as the Run for the Roses, has attracted early predictions and odds analysis from a CBS Sports horse racing expert. Specific horses and surprising picks have been highlighted ahead of the prestigious event.