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Kentucky Derby Arrives With History, Heartbreak, and Change in the Air

Renegade enters as the favorite, trying to become the first horse in 40 years to win from the rail.

Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade trains during morning workouts at Churchill Downs at Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, 2026.
Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade trains during morning workouts at Churchill Downs at Louisville, Kentucky, on April 27, 2026. Michael Reaves/Getty Images
GEORGE WILLIS

GEORGE WILLIS

Published: May 1, 2026, 04:00 AM ET
Updated:May 2, 2026, 06:12 AM ET

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