Final Ranking of All 20 Kentucky Derby Horses & Best Bets to Win, Place & Show on Saturday

The 2026 Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Churchill Downs Racecourse, with post time at 6:57 PM ET and an expected attendance of close to 150,000 spectators. The race features a field of 20 horses competing in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Sports analyst Jason Burgos has provided rankings of all 20 horses along with best bet recommendations for win, place, and show wagers.