Sports • 2026-05-01 11:21

Kentucky Derby 2026 preview: picks, weather outlook and Robusta horse profile

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  • Category: Sports
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-01 11:21 UTC
  • Sources: CBS Sports

CBS Sports ran three separate pieces ahead of the May 2 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jeff Hochman outlined his top picks, having correctly selected 22 of 39 Triple Crown races (22638). SportsLine offered a weather forecast predicting dry, cool conditions and highlighted four horses suited to the fast track (22639). A profile of the contender Robusta detailed odds, post position and past performances (22641). The articles differ in focus—one on expert selections, another on track conditions, and the third on a specific horse—but all center on the upcoming Derby.

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