The Kentucky Derby: Updated Odds and Preview

The Most Popular Horse Race in the United States

The Kentucky Derby is the most popular horse race in the United States, and it garners huge betting interest each year. The 150th running of the illustrious Derby is set for Saturday, May 6, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. Not long after, one horse will emerge victorious in the "Run for the Roses."

Updated Kentucky Derby Odds

Updated Kentucky Derby odds are available below. The Kentucky Derby is set to be just an 18-horse race in 2023 thanks to an unusually high number of scratches. That will make it difficult to predict even for seasoned bettors, but here are the current favorites according to BetMGM:

• Epicenter: 7-2
• Zandon: 9-2
• Cyberknife: 10-1
• Crown Pride (JPN): 12-1
• Mo Donegal: 12-1

Contenders To Earn a Spot in the Kentucky Derby Starting Gate

Horses will need to earn points in the designated Kentucky Derby Road to the Kentucky Derby Contenders to earn a spot in the starting gate. Those points are awarded based on performance in specific prep races throughout the winter and spring.