The 2026 Kentucky Derby is taking place tonight at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the 152nd Kentucky Derby, as the event originally began in 1875. The Kentucky Derby has a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET.
Check out my best bet for King of the Track below.
King of the Track Pick: Commandment (6/1)
In the 2026 Kentucky Derby, I’m taking Commandment to win this race. Commandment has been dominant recently, having four first-place finishes in its last four races. In 2026, Commandment won three races: the Florida Derby, Fountain of Youth, and Mucho Macho Man.
Commandment is led by owner Wathnan Racing, jockey Luis Saez, and trainer Brad H. Cox. Cox won the Kentucky Derrbry with Mandaloun in 2021. Currently, Commandement, Renegade, and So Happy all have 5/1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby. 12 of the last 14 Kentucky Derby winners have came from gates 5-8 and 13-19.
How to Play King of the Track
- Opt in to receive your King of the Track token in the Promotions page.
- Bet on a horse to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby ($5 minimum wager) on DK Horse.
- If the horse you wagered on with your token wins the Kentucky Derby, you win a share of $1 million in bonus bets paid out the next day.
