Momentum plays a big part in success and Commandment, a 6-1 favorite, heads into the 2026 Kentucky Derby on a four-race winning streak. The Brad H. Cox-trained colt is coming off a win at the Florida Derby on March 28. Commandment is looking to become the 27th Florida Derby winner since 1952 to win the Kentucky Derby. The last horse to do so was Always Dreaming in 2017. Bet the Kentucky Derby with the exclusive TwinSpires offer code CBSSPORTS to receive up to $400 in bonus bets here, double what’s available to the general public:

The 152nd running of “The Run for the Roses” is set for Saturday, with a 6:57 p.m. ET post time at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Renegade enters as the 4-1 favorite, with Commandment and Further Ado close behind at 6-1. In all, seven horses are listed at 15-1 or lower on the odds board. Before making any 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, be sure to see the 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions and best bets from SportsLine’s elite horse racing expert Jody Demling.

A fixture in the horse racing world who has been writing about, talking about and betting on races for years, Demling has nailed the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double 12 times in the last 17 years. He also predicted the top three 2025 Kentucky Derby finishers in the correct order, helping him cash a $1,682 superfecta, and called the exacta in last year’s Preakness. Anyone who has followed him on horse racing betting sites could be way up. 

Now, with the 2026 Kentucky Derby approaching and horse racing futures odds on the board, Demling is sharing his 2026 Kentucky Derby betting picks and 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions over at SportsLine. Go to SportsLine to see them.

Top 2026 Kentucky Derby predictions

One of Demling’s surprising 2026 Kentucky Derby picks: He is fading Renegade, the morning-line favorite at 4-1. Demling has Renegade finishing off the board altogether, saying he barely finishes inside the top 10 in this 20-horse 2026 Kentucky Derby field. He’s come on strong late in the spring, but recent Kentucky Derby trends have gone against horses breaking from the rail position and against favorites in general.

Demling was leaning towards him before the post draw but has now found several better values on the board. “He was my pick, but just too many things are going against him in my opinion,” Demling told SportsLine. See who to back at SportsLine.

Another stunner: Demling likes The Puma at 10-1. The Gustavo Delgado-trained horse did not begin his career until the start of the year, but he has not finished lower than third in his four races in 2026. He was second at both the MSW at Gulfstream Park in January and the 2026 Florida Derby, and was third at the February Sam F. Davis. He won the 2026 Tampa Bay Derby on March 7, finishing ahead of Further Ado, who is at 6-1.

The Puma is also looking to become just the second Tampa Bay Derby winner to win the Kentucky Derby. He would join Street Sense, who accomplished that in 2007. The only other Kentucky Derby winner to have competed in the Tampa Bay Derby was Super Saver, who was third in Tampa, before going on to win the 2010 Kentucky Derby. See which other horses to back at SportsLine, and you can sign up for FanDuel Racing for the Kentucky Derby here and get $25 in bonus bets with a $5 wager:

How to make 2026 Kentucky Derby picks, bets

Demling is also high on a stunning longshot who “could be a freak.” Anyone who backs this sleeper pick could hit it big. Demling is sharing which horse it is, along with his entire projected 2026 Kentucky Derby leaderboard, over at SportsLine.

Which horse wins the Kentucky Derby 2026, and which stunning longshot is a must-back? Check out the latest 2026 Kentucky Derby odds below, then visit SportsLine to see Demling’s picks for the Kentucky Derby, all from the expert who has nailed 12 Derby-Oaks doubles.

2026 Kentucky Derby odds

Along with a throwaway 7th-Round pick, the Minnesota Vikings sent outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles via trade last Friday night, receiving two 3rd-Round picks for their troubles, in addition to some evidently vital salary cap relief. The verdict from fans? There is broad support.

Most fans would take the picks and let the Eagles handle Greenard’s next mega-deal.

All told, Greenard lasted two seasons in Minnesota.

The Deal Draws Strong Support from Fans

The trade was not divisive.

Fans Offer Verdict on Greenard to PHI

Greenard was a fairly popular player among Vikings fans and a rather productive one, aside from logging just three sacks in 12 games last year. So, to gauge the sentiment from the team’s loyalists, we polled the audience on Twitter (X).

Over 70% approved of the deal:

Most Vikings-themed topics similar to this one drift toward a 60-40 or 50-50 split. Not this one — folks do not mind that Greenard plays elsewhere.

The Haul So Far and to Come

Extracting two 3rd-Rounders from the Eagles, Minnesota already spent one of the picks — on safety Jakobe Thomas of Miami. Thomas possesses an NFL-ready physique (6’1 “, 211 pounds) and 4.57 speed; his skills are immediately apparent. He demonstrates quick game recognition, consistently finds the ball, and has a proven ability to generate turnovers. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores can deploy him across the field without any drop in performance.

His tackling, however, can be inconsistent, likely contributing to his fall to late Round 3. Should he refine this aspect of his game, his potential is immense. Given he turns 23 this summer, the team probably expects him to contribute quickly, especially with Harrison Smith’s future totally up in the air.

The second shoe will drop from the trade in April 2027. The Vikings hold the Eagles’ 2027 3rd-Rounder, which will probably end up being anywhere from the 80th to 96th pick. Of course, if Philadelphia experienced a down year, that pick could land in the 60s or 70s. Fingers crossed.

CBS Sports‘ Tyler Sullivan on the Vikings’ end of the trade: “The Vikings didn’t seem interested in hammering out an extension with Greenard, so the only logical next step was to look to trade him. Two Day 2 picks aren’t exactly a bad return, but they also don’t move the needle much either. They get a top 100 pick in a 2026 NFL Draft that isn’t highly touted, and if Philadelphia plays to its talent caliber next season, the 2027 third will be later in the round in all likelihood.”

“That said, Minnesota does have Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel on the roster to cushion the blow of Greenard’s departure, and just added to the defensive line with tackle Caleb Banks in the first round, so the cupboard isn’t bare for Brian Flores. The trade also cleans up their books, clearing up $34 million in space, which can’t be overlooked.”

Sullivan also assigned the Eagles an ‘A’ grade for the Greenard trade, while Minnesota fetched a ‘B-.’

Probably Need an Extra EDGE

Before and after the Greenard trade, the Vikings drafted no outside linebackers and have not signed any pass-rushing free agents. It’s Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Bo Richter, and Tyler Batty at EDGE. That’s a long way of saying Minnesota probably needs an OLB3 after Van Ginkel and Turner, if only for injury insurance purposes.

The Vikings also signed undrafted free agent Cam’Ron Stewart from Temple, an “old” rookie who could make the 53-man roster.

From free agency, these targets make the most sense at OLB3:

• A.J. Epenesa
• Anfernee Jennings
• Cameron Jordan
• Dante Fowler Jr.
• Denico Autry
• Derek Barnett
• Haason Reddick
• Jadeveon Clowney
• Joey Bosa
• Kyle Van Noy
• Leonard Floyd
• Michael Danna
• Von Miller

Risky Business

Minnesota is “in it to win it” in 2026. Teams don’t sign Kyler Murray, for example, without aspirations of reaching the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl. If Minnesota planned on a reset season or a “wait and see” approach, it would’ve rolled with 23-year-quarterback J.J. McCarthy and let him sink or swim.

In that regard, refusing to pay Greenard $100 million over four years is risky business. The serious Super Bowl contenders around the league do whatever it takes to retain and obtain EDGE rushers. The Vikings got rid of their best.

Therefore, the aforementioned Turner must turn into a revelation, and you can probably pencil in OLB as the club’s main draft need next offseason.

While the Vikings may not have $100 million lying around for Greenard’s extension, finding superb OLB talent isn’t easy.

Area 41 in Far Far West is one of the more mysterious locations you can come across. If you have explored the southern part of the map, you may have already seen its strange machines and glowing structures. Unlike regular activities, this one is not straightforward and requires a bit of exploration across multiple regions.

Many players might get confused at first because the game does not clearly explain how the system related to the Area 41 symbols works. On that note, here’s everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol codes in Far Far West.

Everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol code puzzle in Far Far West

To solve the mystery, the first step is to interact with the main console located at Area 41. Once you do this, the game will show you four symbols on the map, each of which is in a different region. Your goal is to find four special pillars, which are tall structures that glow with a noticeable purple light.

Each pillar has two important details: A unique symbol and a set of dots below the symbol. You need to carefully note both of these. It is highly recommended to take screenshots or write them down, as the symbols can vary between playthroughs.

How to solve

Once you have all four symbols, return to the Area 41 console. This is where the dots become important. The number of dots under each symbol tells you its position in the code sequence:

• One dot means first.
• Two dots means second.
• Three dots means third.
• Four dots means fourth.

Arrange the symbols in the correct order based on these dots, and then input them in the console from left to right by rotating the dials. If the code does not work, double check your order.

Once you enter the correct code, you are rewarded with a special mod called the Anti-Gravity Falls Joker. This weapon mode has a small chance that defeated enemies will create an anti-gravity field at their location. If you step into it, you will float upward, giving you a height advantage during combat.

That’s everything you need to know about the Area 41 symbol codes in Far Far West.

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