The 2026 Kentucky Derby is coming up Saturday at Churchill Downs. Let’s meet the field, separated into a few different groups. It looks like there will be a “big three” of horses that could be vying for the role of favorite in this year’s Derby. Each has won their final prep race leading into the Kentucky Derby and has been impressive throughout their careers. The favorites No. 1 Renegade The Arkansas Derby winner has looked fantastic in his two races in 2026. He’s a deeper closer though, so he could be a little farther back early in the race than the other top contenders. He also drew the inside post and could encounter traffic. Get the Complete Kentucky Derby Betting Package on DRF.com No. 18 Further Ado The Blue Grass Stakes winner has the highest Beyer Speed Figure (performance rating) in the race, but I’m not sure how strong of a field he beat. He also owns a win at Churchill Downs. No. 6 Commandment The Florida Derby winner is the only horse in the field with four wins.…