Inside the Kentucky Derby–Two Weeks Out: Where the Field Stands

Apr 16, 2026 Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein

Renegade wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.

Renegade wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Two weeks remain until Kentucky Derby 152, and the picture for the Run for the Roses is coming into focus. Kevin Kerstein and Darren Rogers go through every contender with quick, honest takes on where each one stands right now. The question is how much changes between today and the first Saturday in May. Tune in to see where they land.

Inside the Kentucky Derby is a is your home for exciting news, stories and insights from the people inside of historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. Hosts Darren Rogers and Kevin Kerstein provide a series of interviews with the people who work behind the scenes to make the Most Exiting Two Minutes in Sports happen. Inside the Kentucky Derby is presented by Woodford Reserve.

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