Kentucky Derby contenders, best picks for Florida and Arkansas Derby

Show Caption Hide Caption Better Derby Betting 2026 event tickets, information, panelist A detailed look at The Courier Journal's annual Better Derby Betting event, including expert panels, ticket details and what to expect. Several top Kentucky Derby contenders will race in the Florida Derby, including Chief Wallabee, Commandment, Nearly and The Puma.Renegade is the favorite in the Arkansas Derby, but a Bob Baffert horse may be the best bet in the race. When it comes to this year’s Kentucky Derby, the Florida Derby field feels like the Atlantic Coast Conference going into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament circa 2017....