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Emerging Market was coming in at 11-1 odds to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby, which would result in an $1100 payout for every $100 bet
Though his experience is limited, Emerging Market did manage to win the big Louisiana Derby prep race
Emerging Market will pay $1100 for every $100 bet to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
With very limited experience, Emerging Market did win one of the biggest prep races, the Louisiana Derby.
He nudged out Pavlovian, who sits at 51-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby.
Emerging Market was the 2-1 favorite to win and was ridden by one of the top jockeys, Flavien Prat, whose official record is 1 win from 8 mounts in the Kentucky Derby. In his last five Kentucky Derby starts since 2020, Prat has finished outside of the top four only once. .
Other Pros
- Emerging Market is in peaking form heading into the Derby.
- Can adapt depending on pace (sit mid-pack or closer).
Other Cons
- Jumping into a 20-horse Derby field is a big leap.
- Limited exposure to large, crowded races.
2026 Kentucky Derby Odds to Win
All odds courtesy of BetOnline Here
As of Thursday April 30 6:45 pm EDT
1. Renegade 9-2
2. Albus 51-1
3. Intrepido 58-1
4. Litmus Test 34-1
5. Right to Party 26-1
6. Commandment 7-1
7. Danon Bourbon 14-1
8. So Happy 6-1
9. The Puma 8-1
10. Wonder Dean 21-1
11. Incredibolt 28-1
12. Chief Wallabee 9-1 13. Silent Tactic 38-1 (Scratch)
14. Potente 24-1
15. Emerging Market 11-1
16. Pavlovian 51-1
17. Six Speed 39-1
18. Further Ado 7-1
19. Golden Tempo 39-1 20. Fulleffort 19-1 (Scratch)
21. Great White 33-1
22. Ocelli 50-1
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
