The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full field of 20 horses competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, with notable contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, and two horses trained by Bob Baffert.
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Churchill Downs Racetrack has declared the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte, out of the race due to concerns from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians about a bruised right front foot. This is the fifth scratch this week from the race, with Churchill Downs taking measures to ensure the safety of horses and jockeys. The 149th Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 4th.