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Renegade, Commandment set for Kentucky Derby clash on Sky Sports

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Sky Sports Racing will broadcast a packed Saturday card from Doncaster, Hexham, Uttoxeter and Churchill Downs. At 11:57 the 152nd Kentucky Derby features Renegade against Commandment in a field that promises fireworks. Trainer Todd Pletcher, last Derby winner in 2017, sees a serious test from the Into Mischief son, now under Irad Ortiz Jr. after his Arkansas Derby triumph.

Brad Cox saddles Commandment, fresh from a narrow Fountain of Youth win and a gritty Grade One Florida Derby victory, making him a focal point of the race. Meanwhile, outsiders Emerging Market and Danon Bourbon have attracted the bigger betting odds, while the broader card includes Grade One Distaff and American Turf contests featuring horses such as Splendora and Stark Contrast.

On the British scene, unbeaten four‑year‑old Rose Of Honour leads the Virgin 512 Handicap at Doncaster, carrying an 88‑pound mark after solid runs at Kempton and Southwell. At Uttoxeter, Calimystic and Joyeux Machin draw interest in the Staffordshire Plate, each carrying penalties but praised for recent form. Fans will also watch the Grade Two My Boy Prince chase for a possible hat‑trick.