Renegade was the 4-1 morning line favorite for the 2026 Kentucky Derby, but drew the dreaded No. 1 post and ended up finishing second. Golden Tempo finished first, closing with 23-1 odds. A $2 win bet paid out $48.

Stablemate Commandment follows Further Ado in the final Derby Dozen rankings, climbing a spot, owing to Renegade's descent to fourth after drawing the dreaded inside post position for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1).

The 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs features no clear standout, with morning-line favorite Renegade drawing the challenging No. 1 post. Several contenders, including Commandment, Further Ado, Chief Wallabee, So Happy, and The Puma, are all within ...

Renegade faces a major challenge at the 152nd Kentucky Derby after drawing the rail, a post position that hasn't seen a winner since 1986. As odds shift and competitors like Further Ado move into the favorite spot,

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Golden Tempo used an incredible surge on the outside to claim a surprise win at the 2026 Kentucky Derby. The horse with 23-1 odds was way off the pace at the opening part of the race. Jockey Jose Ortiz brought Golden Tempo from behind down the outside to beat out Renegade.