There has not been much change this week in early Kentucky Derby betting odds, with American Pharoah remaining the solid betting choice at 2/1 at Bovada.
The closest pursuer to the Arkansas Derby (G1) winner is his stablemate Dortmund, who remained at early betting odds of 9/2. Both are trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, a three-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer.
Dortmund is undefeated in six career starts, winning the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in his most recent start on April 4.
The third choice in the wagering at Bovada is Carpe Diem, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and Toyota Blue Grass (G1) in his last two starts. His price drifted up to 7/1 from last week’s 6/1 odds.
Mubtaahij took some serious betting action after his win in the UAE Derby (G2) in Dubai on March 28, offered last week at 9/1. His price has drifted upward as expected and is currently at 12/1.
International Star, who finished first in the Road to the Kentucky Derby points standings with 171 has drifted up from 16/1 last week to his current odds of 25/1. Trained by Mike Maker, the colt comes into Louisville riding a three race winning streak, taking the Louisiana Derby (G2) in his last outing.
Bovada is offering early wagering on the Kentucky Derby and will have a full menu of prop wagers for the big race. They offer a 5% rebate on all exotic wagering as well as a generous signup bonus for new players.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of April 22:
American Pharoah 2/1
Dortmund 9/2
Carpe Diem 7/1
Mubtaahij 12/1
Materiality 14/1
Firing Line 16/1
Frosted 16/1
Upstart 20/1
International Star 25/1
El Kabeir 33/1
Far Right 33/1
Ocean Knight 40/1
Itsaknockout 40/1
Bolo 40/1
Danzig Moon 40/1
Tencendur 40/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 50/1
Mr Z 50/1
Michael Dempsey will be providing full analysis of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day cards at turfnsport.com.
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The Road to the Kentucky Derby points races are in the books and the field for the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 2 is taking shape.
International Star finished on top of the Road to the Derby points standings with 171 by virtue of sweeping the three Derby points races at Fair Grounds – the LeComte (G3), Risen Star (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2), but is relegated to eighth choice in early Kentucky Derby betting at Bovada at 16/1.
American Pharoah has become the solid betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby at Bovada at 2/1, dropping from 9/2 last week thanks to his impressive victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park last Saturday.
The Bob Baffert trainee drew away from his competition to win by eight lengths. Far Right completed the exacta that returned just $7.00.
Baffert will also saddle the second choice in the Kentucky Derby in the undefeated Dortmund, winner of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in his last outing. The colt is perfect in six career starts.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of April 15:
American Pharoah 2/1
Dortmund 9/2
Carpe Diem 6/1
Materiality 9/1
Mubtaahij 9/1
Firing Line 14/1
Frosted 14/1
International Star 16/1
Upstart 16/1
El Kabeir 25/1
Itsaknockout 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
One Lucky Dane 25/1
Danzig Moon 33/1
Far Right 33/1
Ocean Knight 33/1
Tencendur 33/1
Imperia 40/1
Mr Z 50/1
Michael Dempsey will be providing full analysis of the Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day cards at turfnsport.com.
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The big movers in Kentucky Derby wagering this week were the big winners from last Saturday’s prep races.
In Dubai, Mubtaahij rolled to an eight-length victory in the $2 million UAE Derby (G2), earning 100 Derby points which stamped his ticket to Louisville on the first Saturday of May.
While international runners have not had much of an impact in the Run for the Roses, this colt is a talented well-bred runner owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Maktoum and is in the barn of one of the world’s top trainers in Michael DeKock.
The colt has dropped to Kentucky Derby betting odds of 12-1 at Bovada, good for third choice.
Materiality gives trainer Todd Pletcher another major contender for the Kentucky Derby after his victory in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) on Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
The son of Preakness and Belmont Stakes winner Afleet Alex, the colt was making just his third career start and first in a graded stake. His early Derby odds stand at 14-1, co-fourth choice in the wagering at Bovada.
If Materiality were to win the Kentucky Derby, he would become the first to do so without running as a juvenile since Apollo in 1882.
International Star saw his Kentucky Derby future odds actually go up from 20/1 to 22/1 after his victory in Saturday’s $750,000 Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. The colt completed a sweep of the Derby preps at the New Orleans racetrack, also winning the LeComte (G3) and Risen Star (G2).
The colt is first in the 2015 Kentucky Derby Points Standings with 171.
American Pharoah remains the betting favorite at 9/2 and makes his final Derby prep on April 11 in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park.
Among those in action this week include Dortmund (15/2), who goes in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Carpe Diem (14/1), who will likely be the short priced favorite in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1).
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of April 1:
American Pharoah 9/2
Dortmund 15/2
Mubtaahij 12/1
Materiality 14/1
Carpe Diem 14/1
Firing Line 18/1
Upstart 20/1
Khozan 20/1
International Star 22/1
Dubai Sky 24/1
Prospect Park 25/1
Far From Over 25/1
Competitive Edge 28/1
One Lucky Dane 28/1
El Kabeir 30/1
Bolo 30/1
Startup Nation 33/1
Unrivaled 33/1
West Indian 33/1
Far Right 33/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 40/1
Cozmic One 40/1
Daredevil 40/1
Ocean Knight 40/1
Itsaknockout 40/1
War Story 40/1
Maftool 45/1
I Spent It 45/1
Imperia 45/1
Lord Nelson 45/1
Dream It Again 45/1
Keen Ice 50/1
Frosted 50/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Mr Z 50/1
Michael Dempsey provides full analysis of Kentucky Derby prep races at turfnsport.com.
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American Pharoah remains the favorite on the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby this week, with his price dropping to 4/1 at Bovada. The Bob Baffert trainee makes his final prep in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on April 11.
American Pharoah's stablemate Dortmund remains the second choice, his price dropping from 7/1 last week at Bovada to 6/1. His final prep for the Run for the Roses comes in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 4.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of March 24:
American Pharoah 4/1
Dortmund 6/1
Carpe Diem 10/1
Firing Line 15/1
Dubai Sky 16/1
Far From Over 20/1
El Kabeir 20/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Khozan 20/1
Upstart 20/1
International Star 20/1
Itsaknockout 20/1
Prospect Park 20/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
Daredevil 25/1
Ocean Knight 25/1
Far Right 30/1
I Spent It 33/1
Lord Nelson 33/1
Startup Nation 33/1
Dream It Again 33/1
Frosted 33/1
Imperia 33/1
Maftool 33/1
Unrivaled 33/1
Cozmic One 40/1
War Story 40/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Mr Z 50/1
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After sharing top honors in early Kentucky Derby wagering with his stablemate Dortmund the past couple of week, American Pharoah took back status as favorite with his impressive victory last Saturday at Oaklawn Park in the Rebel Stakes (G2).
Making his first start since winning the Frontrunner (G1) on Sept. 27, the Bob Baffert trainee trounced his foes in the Rebel by 6 ¼ lengths, his early betting odds for the Kentucky Derby dropping from 8/1 to 9/2 at Bovada.
More importantly, the colt earned 50 Derby points for the win, moving him up to fifth in the Road to the Derby Points Standings with 60, assuring a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday of May.
His final Derby prep comes in the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park on April 11.
Dortmund saw his price drop from 8/1 to 7/1 this week at Bovada. The undefeated colt will make his final Derby prep in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 4.
The Todd Pletcher trained Carpe Diem continued to take betting action at Bovada. The colt was 20/1 a couple of weeks ago and dropped to 12/1 after his win in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) on March 7. He dropped another couple of points this week and is the third choice among Kentucky Derby contenders at 10/1.
His final prep for Louisville will come in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland on April 4.
There are two Derby points races on tap this weekend. On Saturday is the $550,000 Spiral Stakes (G3) at Turfway Park. A field of 11 will head to the gate led by the Todd Pletcher trained Royal Son, who is the 7/2 morning line favorite.
On Sunday, Firing Line leads the field in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (G3). The colt lost photos to the highly regarded Dortmund in his last two starts in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G1) and Robert B. Lewis (G3). The Simon Callaghan trainee is currently listed at early Kentucky Derby odds of 25/1 at Bovada.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of March 18:
American Pharoah 9/2
Dortmund 7/1
Carpe Diem 10/1
El Kabeir 20/1
Upstart 20/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Far From Over 20/1
Itsaknockout 20/1
Khozan 20/1
Prospect Park 20/1
Daredevil 25/1
Ocean Knight 25/1
Far Right 25/1
Firing Line 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
International Star 25/1
Mubtaahij 25/1
I Spent It 33/1
Lord Nelson 33/1
Startup Nation 33/1
Dream It Again 33/1
Cozmic One 33/1
Frosted 33/1
Imperia 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
War Story 40/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Mr Z 50/1
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American Pharoah now has company atop the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with Dortmund now listed as the co-favorite at the online sportsbooks to race to the victory in the first Triple Crown event of the season on May 2.
At Bovada American Pharoah and Dortmund are now both listed at 8/1 on the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby, with Dortmund's odds having improved from their 12/1 line of two weeks ago. Texas Red and Carpe Diem are both set at 12/1 on the latest update at the sportsbook, with Texas Red stable and Carpe Diem up from 16/1 odds.
El Kabeir and Upstart are both then listed at 16/1 on the latest Kentucky Derby 2015 odds at Bovada, followed by each of Competitive Edge, Far From Over, International Star, Prospect Park, and Khozan at 20/1. Khozan had been at 16/1 two weeks ago at the sportsbook; Itsaknockout fell from 16/1 two weeks ago to 25/1 at this update.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of March 10:
American Pharoah 8/1
Dortmund 8/1
Carpe Diem 12/1
Texas Red 12/1
El Kabeir 16/1
Upstart 16/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Far From Over 20/1
International Star 20/1
Khozan 20/1
Prospect Park 20/1
Far Right 25/1
Firing Line 25/1
Itsaknockout 25/1
Ocean Knight 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
Daredevil 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
Lord Nelson 33/1
Mubtaahij 33/1
My Point Exactly 25/1
Startup Nation 33/1
Cozmic One 40/1
Dream It Again 40/1
Frosted 40/1
Imperia 40/1
I Spent It 40/1
War Story 40/1
Mr Z 50/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
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American Pharoah has become an even bigger favorite on the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at the online sportsbooks as we approach the end of the month of February, while Upstart has also seen an odds improvement over the last couple of weeks.
At Bovada American Pharoah has improved from the 10/1 favorite to the 8/1 favorite on the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby, with Upstart now joining both Dortmund and Texas Red at 12/1 odds. Upstart had been back at 16/1 odds on those Kentucky Derby betting lines just two weeks ago.
Carpe Diem, Itsaknockout, and Khozan are all then at 16/1 on the latest 2015 Kentucky Derby odds at Bovada, with Competitive Edge, Daredevil, Far From Over, and International Star listed at 20/1, and El Kabeir in a group of horses set at 25/1 odds to win the race.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of February 25:
American Pharoah 8/1
Dortmund 12/1
Texas Red 12/1
Upstart 12/1
Carpe Diem 16/1
Itsaknockout 16/1
Khozan 16/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Daredevil 20/1
Far From Over 20/1
International Star 20/1
El Kabeir 25/1
Far Right 25/1
Firing Line 25/1
Lord Nelson 25/1
My Point Exactly 25/1
Ocean Knight 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
Overcontrol 25/1
Cozmic One 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
Jess's Dream 33/1
Startup Nation 33/1
The Great War 33/1
Big Trouble 40/1
Dream It Again 40/1
Frosted 40/1
Gorgeous Bird 40/1
I Spent It 40/1
Imperia 40/1
Mr Z 40/1
Prospect Park 40/1
The Gomper 40/1
Acceptance 50/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Blame Game 60/1
Indianaughty 60/1
J S Bach 60/1
Madefromlucky 60/1
Prime Engine 60/1
Danny Boy 100/1
Spring Quality 100/1
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American Pharoah, who was last seen winning the Frontrunner (G1) at Santa Anita on September 27, is still the betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1) in wagering odds released this week by Bovada.
The Bob Baffert trainee is getting close to making his three-year-old debut, which likely will come at Oaklawn Park on March 14 in the Rebel Stakes (G2). The colt put in a sharp three-furlong drill on February 9 in his most recent morning drill.
The co-second choices in early Derby betting at Bovada were both in the news this week. Dortmund and Texas Red are both listed at 12/1, but those holding tickets on Dortmund are certainly happier.
The Baffert trainee was a game head winner over Firing Line in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita on Saturday, and remains undefeated in four career starts.
Trainer Keith Desormeaux announced that Texas Red has a foot abscess and will miss the Risen Star (G3) at Fair Grounds on February 21 and will get a short break.
Texas Red, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1), made his three-year-old debut in the San Vicente (G3) at Santa Anita going seven furlongs on February 1, coming up a neck short to Lord Nelson, who is currently at early Derby betting odds of 33/1.
Desormeaux will now point the colt to either the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 4 or the Arkansas Derby (G2) on April 11.
Far From Over was the impressive winner of last Saturday’s Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct and his price has dropped to 20/1 in early Derby betting.
The favorite in the Withers was El Kabeir, who leads all three-year-olds in the Road to the Derby points standings, but he came up short in a runner up finish, beaten 1 ¾ lengths. His Derby future price has drifted up to 30/1.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of February 11:
American Pharoah 10/1
Texas Red 12/1
Dortmund 12/1
Upstart 16/1
Carpe Diem 18/1
Imperia 20/1
Far From Over 20/1
Competitive Edge 24/1
Ocean Knight 25/1
My Point Exactly 25/1
Overcontrol 25/1
Daredevil 30/1
El Kabeir 30/1
Cozmic One 30/1
Startup Nation 30/1
Firing Line 30/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 30/1
Jess's Dream 33/1
Lord Nelson 33/1
International Star 33/1
Frosted 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
Leave The Light On 33/1
Khozan 33/1
Conquest Typhoon 35/1
The Great War 35/1
Far Right 40/1
Gorgeous Bird 40/1
Itsaknockout 40/1
Conquest Tsunami 40/1
Prospect Park 40/1
I Spent It 40/1
One Lucky Dane 40/1
The Gomper 40/1
Mr Z 45/1
Dream It Again 45/1
Big Trouble 45/1
Souper Colossal 50/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Acceptance 50/1
Prime Engine 60/1
Indianaughty 60/1
Blame Game 60/1
Madefromlucky 60/1
J S Bach 60/1
Spring Quality 100/1
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The Rick Violette trained Upstart was the big mover in the last two weeks in early Kentucky Derby betting odds at the sportsbooks after winning the $400,000 Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
The son of Flatter went into the Holy Bull at future Derby betting odds of 33/1 but has now been bet down to 16/1 at Bovada, good for co-fourth choice in the wagering.
The ridgling was making his three-year-old debut in the Holy Bull and was sent off as a 2/1 second choice. He drew off to win by 5½ lengths over the betting favorite Frosted.
He earned 10 points as the Holy Bull is part of the Road to the Derby points series, which put him third in the standings with 16 points. He earned four points for his runner-up finish in the Champagne (G1) last October at Belmont Park and two points for his third-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Leading the Derby points race is El Kabeir with 21. The John Terranova trainee won the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) and Jerome (G3) in his last two starts, picking up 10 points for each win. He earned one point for his fourth-place finish in the Champagne last fall. The colt is currently at early Derby betting odds of 16/1.
The co-favorites for the Run for the Roses at Bovada are American Pharoah and Dortmund at 10/1. American Pharoah won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) and Frontrunner (G1) last fall but was forced to miss the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with a foot issue.
Dortmund, a son of 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, is undefeated in three starts, winning the Los Alamitos Futurity (G1) in his last outing on December 20.
Next at 12/1 remains Texas Red, who pulled off the upset in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of February 4:
American Pharoah 10/1
Dortmund 10/1
Texas Red 12/1
Carpe Diem 16/1
Daredevil 16/1
El Kabeir 16/1
Upstart 16/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Imperia 20/1
Ocean Knight 20/1
International Star 25/1
I Spent It 25/1
Lord Nelson 25/1
My Point Exactly 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
Overcontrol 25/1
Startup Nation 25/1
Conquest Tsunami 33/1
Conquest Typhoon 33/1
Cozmic One 33/1
Firing Line 33/1
Frosted 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
Jess's Dream 33/1
Leave The Light On 33/1
The Great War 33/1
Big Trouble 40/1
Dream It Again 40/1
One Lucky Dane 40/1
The Gomper 40/1
Acceptance 50/1
Mr Z 50/1
Souper Colossal 50/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Blame Game 60/1
Indianaughty 60/1
Madefromlucky 60/1
Prime Engine 60/1
Spring Quality 100/1
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American Pharoah and Dortmund are listed as the co-favorites on the updated odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby with the first race of the Triple Crown season set for Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Both American Pharoah and Dortmund are holding down odds of 10/1 to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby heading into the new year at online sportsbook Bovada, with Texas Red then set at 12/1, and each of Carpe Diem, Daredevil, and El Kabeir listed at 16/1.
When we last checked the 2015 Kentucky Derby betting lines at the sportsbook late last year Carpe Diem had been listed as the 15/1 favorite, with American Pharoah and Texas Red at 16/1, Daredevil at 20/1, and El Kabeir at 25/1. Dortmund is new to the list, having just won the Los Alamitos Futurity.
Calculator and Competitve Edge both sit at 20/1 on the updated 2015 Kentucky Derby odds at Bovada, with Frosted, Imperia, International Star, I Spent It, My Point Exactly, Ocho Ocho Ocho, Overcontrol, and Startup Nation at 25/1, and a handful of horses including Conquest Tsunami and Conquest Typhoon listed at 33/1 on those betting lines.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of January 20:
American Pharoah 10/1
Dortmund 10/1
Texas Red 12/1
Carpe Diem 16/1
Daredevil 16/1
El Kabeir 16/1
Calculator 20/1
Competitive Edge 20/1
Frosted 25/1
Imperia 25/1
International Star 25/1
I Spent It 25/1
My Point Exactly 25/1
Ocho Ocho Ocho 25/1
Overcontrol 25/1
Startup Nation 25/1
Conquest Tsunami 33/1
Conquest Typhoon 33/1
Cozmic One 33/1
Firing Line 33/1
Hootenanny 33/1
Jess's Dream 33/1
Leave The Light On 33/1
The Great War 33/1
Upstart 33/1
Big Trouble 40/1
Dream It Again 40/1
One Lucky Dane 40/1
Prayers And Angles 50/1
Souper Colossal 50/1
Acceptance 60/1
Blame Game 60/1
Indianaughty 60/1
Prime Engine 60/1
Spring Quality 150/1
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With the 2014 Breeders' Cup in the books the horse racing world will now turn its attention to the 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, with Carpe Diem set as the early 15/1 favorite on those horse racing futures at online sportsbook Bovada.
American Pharoah and Texas Red are then tied for second on the 2015 Kentucky Derby odds at 16/1, with Daredevil at 20/1, El Kabeir at 25/1, and both Cozmic One and Jess's Dream at 35/1. Each of Blofeld, Conquest Tsunami, Conquest Typhoon, and I Spent It are listed at 40/1 on the odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby at online sportsbook Bovada, while Big Trouble, Bold Conquest, Calculator, Lord Nelson, Lucky Player, Punctuate, Savoy Stomp, Souper Colossal, and Startup Nation hold down 50/1 odds. The 2015 Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Odds to Win 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs at Bovada as of November 5:
Carpe Diem 15/1
American Pharoah 16/1
Texas Red 16/1
Daredevil 20/1
El Kabeir 25/1
Cozmic One 35/1
Jess's Dream 35/1
Blofeld 40/1
Conquest Tsunami 40/1
Conquest Typhoon 40/1
I Spent It 40/1
Big Trouble 50/1
Bold Conquest 50/1
Calculator 50/1
Lord Nelson 50/1
Lucky Player 50/1
Punctuate 50/1
Savoy Stomp 50/1
Souper Colossal 50/1
Startup Nation 50/1
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The betting favorite for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby remains California Chrome, who is currently listed at 5/2 at Bovada.
With just over $200,000 wagered on-track at Churchill Downs on Friday, the colt was at 3/1, but his price figures to drift down slightly as we get closer to post time. In the meantime, value bettors were backing Wicked Strong, whose line was shrinking during the day (down to 15/2 by midday).
If the wagers continue to come in on the colt, he figures to be the shortest priced Kentucky Derby favorite since Big Brown, who won the 2008 Run for the Roses at 2.40/1. Trained by Rick Dutrow, Big Brown went on to win the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, but came up short in his Triple Crown bid, getting eased in the Belmont Stakes.
Back in February after winning the California Cup Derby, the betting odds on California Chrome was 60/1. The colt had done his best work beating up on state breds, his only graded stakes attempt a sixth place finish in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) last September.
That changed on March 8 as the colt took the field gate to wire to win the San Felipe (G2), earning the top Beyer Speed Figure (108) of any Derby candidate, a number that still is the highest number earned by any of the 19 that will go in the gate today.
After the race his early Derby betting price at Bovada dropped to 7/1 and the secret was out - this colt was going to be a major player.
The colt solidified his Derby favorite status with a sharp win in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), drawing away to win by 5 ¼ lengths, earning a 107 Beyer Speed Figure. The win drove his price down to 3/1, and we have seen it as low as 21/10 just a couple of days ago.
Will California Chrome win the Derby and go on to win the Triple Crown? Bovada has set the odds of any horse winning the Triple Crown at 6/1 and has a wide variety of prop bets and matchup bets for the Run for the Roses.
Kentucky Derby 2014 - Odds To Win at Bovada by Post Position (from May 3):
01. VICAR'S IN TROUBLE 20/1
02. HARRY'S HOLIDAY 50/1
03. UNCLE SIGH 30/1
04. DANZA 8/1
05. CALIFORNIA CHROME 5/2
06. SAMRAAT 15/1
07. WE MISS ARTIE 50/1
08. GENERAL A ROD 15/1
09. VINCEREMOS 30/1
10. WILDCAT RED 15/1
11. HOPPERTUNITY (Suspended)
12. DANCE WITH FATE 20/1
13. CHITU 20/1
14. MEDAL COUNT 20/1
15. TAPITURE 12/1
16. INTENSE HOLIDAY 8/1
17. COMMANDING CURVE 50/1
18. CANDY BOY 15/1
19. RIDE ON CURLIN 15/1
20. WICKED STRONG 6/1
21. PABLO DEL MONTE (Suspended)
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The betting price on California Chrome dropped again on Friday afternoon just 24 hours before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
In the latest odds released by Bovada the Art Sherman trainee is now down to betting odds of 21/10. On April 28 horse bettors could have locked in 5/2 on the colt. Part of the drop in price is due to the fact that Hoppertunity was scratched on Thursday due to a foot bruise. The colt was at betting odds of 8/1 at the time of the scratch.
Trainer Wesley Ward announced that Pablo Del Monte, who was on the also-eligible list and at odds of 50/1, will bypass the Run for the Roses and look for an easier spot. That means there will be 19 runners in this year’s race.
With the low price on California Chrome, horse bettors will start gravitating to others seeking more value. Danza and Wicked Strong are currently co-second choices at 8/1 in Derby betting.
Danza is coming off an upset win in the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park in his last start. The colt is one of four that will be saddled by top trainer Todd Pletcher. The barn’s other runners are We Miss Artie (33/1), Vinceremos (50/1), and Intense Holiday (8/1).
Vinceremos is sharing the biggest price in the betting with Harry’s Holiday, the duo both outrun in their final Derby prep in the Toyota Blue Grass over polytrack at Keeneland.
In addition to straight win wagers on the Kentucky Derby, Bovada is also offering a wide variety of prop bets on the race. For a complete list click here.
Kentucky Derby 2014 - Odds To Win at Bovada by Post Position (from May 2):
01. VICAR'S IN TROUBLE 25/1
02. HARRY'S HOLIDAY 50/1
03. UNCLE SIGH 35/1
04. DANZA 8/1
05. CALIFORNIA CHROME 21/10
06. SAMRAAT 16/1
07. WE MISS ARTIE 33/1
08. GENERAL A ROD 18/1
09. VINCEREMOS 50/1
10. WILDCAT RED 18/1
11. HOPPERTUNITY (Suspended)
12. DANCE WITH FATE 14/1
13. CHITU 22/1
14. MEDAL COUNT 22/1
15. TAPITURE 20/1
16. INTENSE HOLIDAY 12/1
17. COMMANDING CURVE 33/1
18. CANDY BOY 18/1
19. RIDE ON CURLIN 18/1
20. WICKED STRONG 8/1
21. PABLO DEL MONTE (Suspended)
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Favored on the odds to win the Kentucky Derby, California Chrome drew the No. 5 post position on Wednesday for Saturday's 140th edition of the Run for the Roses.
California Chrome is listed as the 11/4 favorite on the latest Kentucky Derby odds at Bovada. Danza and Hoppertunity, who both sat at 8/1 on the odds to win the Kentucky Derby late on Wednesday night, drew the No. 4 post and the No. 11 post, respectively, for Saturday's Triple Crown race.
However, Hoppertunity was scratched from the race on Thursday morning due to a foot problem, which will change up the Kentucky Derby lines at the sportsbooks (watch for updates).
Here are the post positions for Saturday's Kentucky Derby along with the updated race odds. [ See also full list of Kentucky Derby prop lines ]
Kentucky Derby 2014 - Odds To Win at Bovada by Post Position (from May 1):
01 - Vicar's in Trouble (M. Maker/R. Napravnik) 25/1
02 - Harry's Holiday (M. Maker/C. Lanerie) 66/1
03 - Uncle Sigh (G. Contessa/I. Ortiz Jr.) 33/1
04 - Danza (T. Pletcher/J. Bravo) 8/1
05 - California Chrome (A. Sherman/V. Espinoza) 11/4
06 - Samraat (R. Violette Jr./ J. Ortiz) 18/1
07 - We Miss Artie (T. Pletcher/J. Castellano) 40/1
08 - General a Rod (M. Maker/J. Rosario) 18/1
09 - Vinceremos (T. Pletcher/J. Rocco Jr.) 50/1
10 - Wildcat Red (J. Garrofalo/L. Saez) 16/1
*11 - Hoppertunity (B. Baffert/M. Smith) 8/1 (scratched)
12 - Dance With Fate (P. Eurton/C. Nakatani) 22/1
13 - Chitu (B. Baffert/M. Garcia) 28/1
14 - Medal Count (D. Romans/R. Albarado) 25/1
15 - Tapiture (S. Asmussen/R. Santana) 18/1
16 - Intense Holiday (T. Pletcher/J. Velazquez) 14/1
17 - Commanding Curve (D. Stewart/S. Bridgmohan) 40/1
18 - Candy Boy (J. Sadler/G. Stevens) 25/1
19 - Ride on Curlin (W. Gowan/C. Borel) 20/1
20 - Wicked Strong (J. Jerkens/R. Maragh) 10/1
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The early betting price on California Chrome rose this week in the latest Kentucky Derby betting odds released by Bovada.
Last week the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner dropped to a low of 7/4 as horse bettors jumped on the colt’s bandwagon in droves. The price has drifted up so far this week on the colt, who is currently the early favorite at Kentucky Derby odds of 11/4 at Bovada.
Trained by Art Sherman, the colt will be ridden by Victor Espinoza, who booted home War Emblem to win his first Kentucky Derby in 2002.
Remaining the second choice in the early Derby betting is Wicked Strong, who went from 13/2 last week to 7/1 this week. The colt won the Wood Memorial (G1) at Aqueduct in his last outing, beating the previously undefeated Samraat, who is listed at 16/1 for the Run for the Roses.
The Todd Pletcher trained Danza is the third choice in the betting at 9/1. The colt pulled off the huge upset in the Arkansas Derby, returning his backers $84.60 for a $2 wager. Pletcher has won the Eclipse Award for outstanding trainer six times, but has a mediocre record of 1 for 36 in the Kentucky Derby. His lone winner was with Super Saver in 2010.
Pletcher will also saddle Intense Holiday (18/1), We Miss Artie (40/1) and Vinceremos (50/1).
Hoppertunity is the fourth choice in the early betting at 10/1. The colt finished 5¼ lengths behind California Chrome in a runner up finish in the Santa Anita Derby. The colt is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, who has won the Kentucky Derby three times, but not since War Emblem pulled off the upset in 2002.
Baffert will also send out Sunland Derby (G3) winner Chitu, who is currently listed at 33/1 odds.
Entries and post positions will be drawn on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm (ET). For full card selections for both Oaks Day and Derby Day, check out Michael Dempsey at turfnsport.com.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of April 28:
California Chrome 11/4
Wicked Strong 7/1
Danza 9/1
Hoppertunity 10/1
Samraat 16/1
Intense Holiday 18/1
Dance With Fate 20/1
Ride On Curlin 20/1
Vicar's in Trouble 20/1
Wildcat Red 20/1
Candy Boy 25/1
Tapiture 28/1
Social Inclusion 33/1
General a Rod 33/1
Chitu 33/1
We Miss Artie 40/1
Medal Count 40/1
Uncle Sigh 40/1
Commanding Curve 40/1
Vinceremos 50/1
Pablo Del Monte 50/1
Harry's Holiday 50/1
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Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner California Chrome continues to be the solid betting favorite for the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby with a week to go, dipping to 5/2 in the latest odds released by Bovada.
Trained by Art Sherman, the son of Lucky Pulpit has won six of his 10 career starts for earnings of $1,134,850 and landed on top of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Points Standings.
Six of his first eight career starts came against California breds, but stepping out of the state bred ranks posed no problem as he won the San Felipe (G2) on March 6 followed by his Santa Anita Derby win on April 5.
In 2012 I’ll Have Another parlayed a win in the Santa Anita Derby into a victory in the Kentucky Derby.
After the Derby favorite the field is wide open, with Wood Memorial (G1) winner Wicked Strong and Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Danza next at 13/2 and 9/1, respectively, in Derby betting odds provided by Bovada.
Entries will be drawn on Wednesday, April 30, and it appears we will have a full field of 20. The horses sitting outside the top 20 in the Derby points standings still hoping to get into the field include Commanding Curve, Pablo Del Monte, Bayern and Social Inclusion.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of April 28:
California Chrome 5/2
Wicked Strong 13/2
Danza 9/1
Hoppertunity 12/1
Samraat 16/1
Dance With Fate 20/1
Ride On Curlin 20/1
Vicar's in Trouble 20/1
Wildcat Red 20/1
Candy Boy 25/1
Intense Holiday 25/1
Chitu 33/1
General a Rod 33/1
Social Inclusion 33/1
Tapiture 33/1
Commanding Curve 40/1
Medal Count 40/1
Uncle Sigh 40/1
We Miss Artie 40/1
Harry's Holiday 50/1
Pablo Del Monte 50/1
Vinceremos 50/1
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The Kentucky Derby lost a major player this week as the Todd Pletcher trained Constitution was declared out of the Triple Crown races with a fractured cannon bone. After his win in the Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 his price in future wagering had dropped to 8/1 at Bovada.
The defection means Wood Memorial (G1) fifth place finisher Uncle Sigh will make it into the Kentucky Derby field. The Gary Contessa trainee is currently listed at 40/1 at Bovada in Kentucky Derby futures wagering.
Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner California Chrome continues to be the betting favorite, down to 2/1. The colt was listed at 3/1 last week according to prices released by Bovada.
Danza dropped down to 8/1 after his upset victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park last Saturday. The Pletcher trainee paid $84.60. The colt ran third against first level optional claimers on March 1 in his three-year-old debut.
Pletcher will be loaded for the Run for the Roses despite the scratch of Constitution. In addition to Danza he will saddle Intense Holiday (20/1), We Miss Artie (33/1) and possibly Vinceremos, who is currently in 21st in the Kentucky Derby Points Standings and would be the next in the field if there is another defection.
Among those on the fence that have enough points include Toyota Blue Grass (G1) winner Dance With Fate, who may stay on polytrack and turf, and Midnight Hawk, who is entered in Saturday’s Illinois Derby (G3).
Trainer Graham Motion may not go forward with Ring Weekend, who was second in the Calder Derby on April 5.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of April 17:
Bayern 25/1
Cairo Prince 14/1
California Chrome 2/1
Candy Boy 25/1
General A Rod 25/1
Hoppertunity 14/1
Intense Holiday 20/1
Mexikoma 33/1
Midnight Hawk 33/1
Noble Moon 50/1
Ride On Curlin 25/1
Samraat 20/1
Social Inclusion 20/1
Strong Mandate 33/1
Tap It Rich 50/1
Tapiture 20/1
Uncle Sigh 40/1
Vicars In Trouble 10/1
Wildcat Red 16/1
Chitu 25/1
We Miss Artie 33/1
Ring Weekend 25/1
Wicked Strong 8/1
Danza 8/1
Medal Count 33/1
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With just three weeks to go before the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1), California Chrome has been bet down to the 3-1 favorite for the Run for the Roses at Bovada. The Art Sherman trainee was an impressive winner of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in his last outing.
California Chrome is the leader in the 2014 Kentucky Derby Points Standings with 150 points and looks likely to be the betting favorite when the gate opens on the first Saturday of May.
There are two major Derby preps coming up on Saturday, the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland and the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1). Each race will award 100-40-20-10 points to the top four finishers. It appears it will take between 20 and 30 points to get into the starting gate at Churchill Downs.
One leading Derby contender that is on the outside looking in is the Bob Baffert trained Bayern, the 2-1 second choice on the morning line in the Arkansas Derby. The colt is currently listed at 16-1 at Bovada in Kentucky Derby future wagering, but has no points. The colt needs a top two finish to assure a starting spot at Churchill Downs.
Bobby’s Kitten is the 3-1 morning line favorite in the Toyota Blue Grass but also has no points. The colt has raced exclusively on turf in his career which includes a win in the Pilgrim (G3) and a third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1). The colt is currently listed at 30-1 at Bovada for the Kentucky Derby.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of April 10:
Bayern 16/1
Bobby’s Kitten 30/1
Bond Holder 50/1
Cairo Prince 14/1
California Chrome 3/1
Candy Boy 25/1
General A Rod 25/1
Havana 25/1
Hoppertunity 16/1
Intense Holiday 20/1
Mexikoma 33/1
Midnight Hawk 33/1
Noble Moon 50/1
Ride On Curlin 30/1
Rise Up 50/1
Samraat 20/1
Social Inclusion 20/1
Strong Mandate 25/1
Tamarando 25/1
Tap It Rich 50/1
Tapiture 20/1
Tonalist 50/1
Uncle Sigh 40/1
Vicars In Trouble 10/1
Wildcat Red 20/1
Chitu 25/1
In Trouble 33/1
We Miss Artie 33/1
Constitution 8/1
Ring Weekend 25/1
Toast Of New York 14/1
Wicked Strong 8/1
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With the 2014 Kentucky Derby set to be contested on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs the sportsbooks continue to update their odds to win the Kentucky Derby.
Here are the latest Kentucky Derby betting lines at Bovada, as horses compete in their tuneup races and prepare for the first jewel of the Triple Crown at the start of May.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of April 3:
Bayern 16/1
Bobbys Kitten 30/1
Bond Holder 50/1
Cairo Prince 14/1
California Chrome 7/1
Candy Boy 20/1
General A Rod 25/1
Havana 25/1
Hoppertunity 16/1
Intense Holiday 20/1
Mexikoma 33/1
Midnight Hawk 33/1
Noble Moon 50/1
Ride On Curlin 30/1
Rise Up 50/1
Samraat 25/1
Social Inclusion 14/1
Strong Mandate 20/1
Tamarando 25/1
Tap It Rich 50/1
Tapiture 12/1
Tonalist 50/1
Uncle Sigh 40/1
Vicars In Trouble 10/1
Wildcat Red 20/1
Chitu 25/1
In Trouble 33/1
We Miss Artie 33/1
Constitution 8/1
Ring Weekend 20/1
Toast Of New York 14/1
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Honor Code did not run in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile with many of the other top Kentucky Derby prospects for 2014, but he has been installed as the early betting favorite anyway. The son of A.P. Indy opened at Bovada as a 10/1 favorite to win the next Run for the Roses, ahead of other impressive two-year-olds New Years Day (15/1) and Havana (20/1).
The quality of the horses is matched by the size of the Kentucky Derby odds posted by Bovada, who have listed 237 horses as possible winners. Check out the full list of early 2014 Derby odds.
Odds to Win 2014 Kentucky Derby at Bovada as of December 19:
Honor Code 10/1
New Years Day 15/1
Havana 20/1
Tap It Rich 20/1
Grand Arrival 30/1
Strong Mandate 30/1
Bond Holder 40/1
Cairo Prince 40/1
Mosler 40/1
Kristo 45/1
Purple Sky 45/1
Ride On Curlin 50/1
Cleburne 60/1
Commissioner 60/1
Kobes Back 60/1
Noble Moon 60/1
Almost Famous 65/1
Casiguapo 75/1
Coastline 75/1
Diamond Bachelor 75/1
Mexikoma 75/1
Misconnect 75/1
Bobbys Kitten 85/1
Wicked Strong 85/1
Dunkin Bend 100/1
Financial Mogul 100/1
Intense Holiday 100/1
Mister Special 100/1
Round 100/1
Shadow Banking 100/1
Smart Cover 100/1
We Miss Artie 100/1
Amis Holiday 125/1
Chas S Legacy 125/1
Culprit 125/1
Dance With Fate 125/1
General Jack 125/1
Green Mask 125/1
Manhattan Johnnie 125/1
Master Lightning 125/1
Matador 125/1
Matuszak 125/1
Outstrip 125/1
Pablo Del Monte 125/1
Rare Eagle 125/1
Son Of A Preacher 125/1
Tamarando 125/1
Wired Bryan 125/1
Dobra Historia 130/1
Best Plan Yet 150/1
Big Sugar Soda 150/1
Candy Boy 150/1
Candy Dandy 150/1
Celtic Moon 150/1
Giovianni Boldini 150/1
Global View 150/1
In Trouble 150/1
Interchange 150/1
Kendalls Boy 150/1
Michaelmas 150/1
Pecorino 150/1
Protonico 150/1
Rebranded 150/1
Request 150/1
Rise Up 150/1
Schoolofhardrocks 150/1
Tourist 150/1
Wry 150/1
American Pride 175/1
Artic Slope 175/1
Bashhart 175/1
Can the Man 175/1
Due Diligence 175/1
Eirigh 175/1
Fantastic Vow 175/1
Harpoon 175/1
Innovation Economy 175/1
Irish You Well 175/1
Lunarwarfare 175/1
None Like Nolan 175/1
Shared Belief 175/1
So Lonesome 175/1
Southern Freedom 175/1
Tapiture 175/1
Wine Tipster 175/1
Alamo 200/1
Artempus 200/1
Bardstown 200/1
Boji Moon 200/1
Candip 200/1
Conquest Titan 200/1
Corfu 200/1
Divine Energy 200/1
Give No Quarter 200/1
Heres Johnny 200/1
Jose Sea View 200/1
Kids Rule 200/1
King Cyrus 200/1
Laddie Boy 200/1
Medal Count 200/1
Mighty Brown 200/1
My Conquestadory 200/1
Notability 200/1
Pacific 200/1
Peace Mission 200/1
Plug Catcher 200/1
Poker Player 200/1
Power Generation 200/1
Roundupthelute 200/1
Sheikinator 200/1
Smartys Echo 200/1
Springboard 200/1
Supersizer 200/1
Survival 200/1
Tiger Bourbon 200/1
Aarons Orient 225/1
Aotearoa 225/1
Beach Hut 225/1
Captains Affair 225/1
Charge Now 225/1
Classic Giacnroll 225/1
Danza 225/1
Emotional Stroll 225/1
Fascinating 225/1
Great White Eagle 225/1
Hold Everything 225/1
Hollywood Talent 225/1
Ichiban Warrior 225/1
Karma King 225/1
Oogeley Eye 225/1
Pachanga Party 225/1
Prince Bernardini 225/1
Pure Sensation 225/1
River Dancer 225/1
Rope A Dope 225/1
Solemnly Swear 225/1
Tobys Credentials 225/1
War Command 225/1
Warleigh 225/1
Yes Im Lucky 225/1
Alberts Hope 250/1
All For Us 250/1
Amherst Street 250/1
Better Bet 250/1
Big Bazinga 250/1
Bon Accord 250/1
Boyrbon Sense 250/1
Conquest Warrior 250/1
Cool Samurai 250/1
Debt Ceiling 250/1
Declans Fast Cat 250/1
Downey Gap 250/1
East Hall 250/1
Full Metal 250/1
General A Rod 250/1
Gone As Wind 250/1
Head Quarters 250/1
Hirschy 250/1
Long Water 250/1
Luicci 250/1
Matterhorn 250/1
Mr Paladin 250/1
Mr Speaker 250/1
No Nay Never 250/1
Phenomenalmoon 250/1
Roger Rocket 250/1
Rum Point 250/1
Secretary Of State 250/1
Sir John Hawkins 250/1
Sound Of Freedom 250/1
Souper Lucky 250/1
Southern Blessing 250/1
Tiznowforamerica 250/1
Twang 250/1
Wildcat Red 250/1
Aslan 275/1
Burning Warrior 275/1
Craftsman 275/1
Double Whammy 275/1
Go First 275/1
Guerre 275/1
Jessethemarine 275/1
Rankhasprivileges 275/1
Skydreamin 275/1
Smack Smack 275/1
Son Of Dixie 275/1
Stormy Deacon 275/1
Three Point Luke 275/1
Toormore 275/1
Vegas Strip 275/1
Vintage Heir 275/1
Wild Dude 275/1
All In Blue 300/1
Baby Titan 300/1
Bisque 300/1
Breitling Flyer 300/1
Brothersofthetime 300/1
Captainof The Nile 300/1
Chomsky 300/1
Condo Closing 300/1
Elevated 300/1
Ghostly Wonder 300/1
Go Greeley 300/1
Got Shades 300/1
Guns Loaded 300/1
Heart To Heart 300/1
Hi Fashioned 300/1
I Earned It Baby 300/1
Ide Be Cool 300/1
Knock Em Flat 300/1
Lengend Forever 300/1
Marvins Miracle 300/1
My Brown Eyed Guy 300/1
Noosito 300/1
Pennmarydel 300/1
Ria Antonia 300/1
Run For Logistics 300/1
Sassicaia 300/1
Solitary Ranger 300/1
Spin The King 300/1
Tony Adams 300/1
Whyruawesome 300/1
Alsono 350/1
Base Case Scenario 350/1
California Chrome 350/1
Del Rio Harbor 350/1
Free Mugatu 350/1
Gallivanting 350/1
Hes Got Talent 350/1
Macho Trini 350/1
My Corinthian 350/1
Ontology 350/1
Chief Power 400/1
Forever Juanito 400/1
Long On Value 400/1
Station House 400/1
Alpine Luck 500/1
Conquest Two Step 500/1
School On A Hill 500/1
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Verrazano and Orb are favored at the sportsbooks on the odds to win the 2013 Kentucky Derby with the starting gate now set for the 139th running of the Triple Crown race this weekend.
Both Verrazano and Orb were pegged at 4/1 at Bovada after the starting gate was set for the Kentucky Derby on Wednesday night. Verrazano drew the No. 14 post in the 20-horse field for Saturday, with Orb at No. 16. Goldencents, sitting in the No. 8 post, is third at 11/2 odds to win the race this weekend.
That top group of favorites is then followed by both Revolutionary (No. 3 post) and Normandy Invasion (No. 5 post) at 9/1 odds, with Itsmyluckyday (No. 12 post) at 12/1 odds, and each of Overanalyze (No. 9 post) and Vyjack (No. 20 post) at 14/1 odds.
Mylute (No. 6 post) and Java's War (No. 19 post) are then both at 16/1 on the Kentucky Derby odds at Bovada, with Charming Kitten (No. 15 post) and Palace Malice (No. 10 post) each sitting at 25/1 odds.
I'll Have Another won from the No. 19 post in 2012, with Animal Kingdom winning from the No. 16 post in 2011, and Super Saver winning from the No. 4 post in 2010. Black Onyk drew the inside post for the 139th Kentucky Derby and is set at 50/1 odds at Bovada. [ See also Kentucky Derby Matchup Odds for more horse racing action ]
Looking for Derby props such as over-under for the winning time and margin of victory? Get the full list here at OddsShark.
Kentucky Derby 2013 - Odds To Win at Bovada by Post Position (from May 1):
01. Black Onyx 50/1
02. Oxbow 33/1
03. Revolutionary 9/1
04. Golden Soul 50/1
05. Normandy Invasion 9/1
06. Mylute 16/1
07. Giant Finish 50/1
08. Goldencents 11/2
09. Overanalyze 14/1
10. Palace Malice 25/1
11. Lines of Battle 33/1
12. Itsmyluckyday 12/1
13. Falling Sky 50/1
14. Verrazano 4/1
15. Charming Kitten 25/1
16. Orb 4/1
17. Will Take Charge 20/1
18. Frac Daddy 40/1
19. Java's War 16/1
20. Vyjack 14/1
Kentucky Oaks 2013 - Odds To Win at Bovada by Post Position (from May 1):
01 Silista 20/1
02 Midnight Lucky 9/2
03 Beholder 7/2
04 Unlimited Budget 4/1
05 Seaneen Girl 25/1
06 Princess of Sylmar 25/1
07 Pure Fun 25/1
08 Dreaming of Julia 9/4
09 Rose to Gold 14/1
10 Flashy Gray 20/1
11 Close Hatches 15/2
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Verrazano continues to lead the odds to win the Kentucky Derby at the sportsbooks, but with the May 4 race at Churchill Downs fast approaching Overanalyze has made a move on those betting lines.
Overanalyze won the Arkansas Derby last time out, and has now moved up from 40/1 to 14/1 on the odds to win the Kentucky Derby at Bovada. Verrazano is the leader at 4/1 odds on that list, although that's down from 7/2 odds a couple of weeks ago.
Orb (11/2), Goldencents (6/1), Revolutionary (13/2), and Normandy Invasion (15/2) follow behind Verrazano on the current Kentucky Derby odds at Bovada. Here's a look at the complete betting lines to win the first Triple Crown event of 2013.
Kentucky Derby 2013 - Odds To Win at Bovada (from April 23):
Verrazano 4/1
Orb 11/2
Goldencents 6/1
Revolutionary 13/2
Normandy Invasion 15/2
Vyjack 10/1
Itsmyluckyday 14/1
Overanalyze 14/1
Java's War 16/1
Palace Malice 18/1
Oxbow 20/1
Governor Charlie 22/1
Will Take Charge 25/1
Lines Of Battle 28/1
Black Onyx 40/1
Frac Daddy 40/1
Mylute 40/1
Falling Sky 50/1
Winning Cause 50/1
Charming Kitten 66/1
Super Ninety Nine 75/1
Code West 100/1
Den's Legacy 100/1
Golden Soul 100/1
Tiz a Minister 100/1
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With several top contenders now ruled out of the 2013 Kentucky Derby there's a new favorite on the odds to win the race at the sportsbooks.
Verrazano is now the 7/2 chalk on the odds to win the Kentucky Derby at the Churchill Downs track on May 4.
Two months ago Flashback was tied with Itsmyluckyday as the 10/1 favorite at Bovada on the Kentucky Derby odds, but Flashback will miss the race due to injury and Itsmyluckyday is now farther back at 12/1 odds. Verrazano is the new 7/2 favorite after sitting at 12/1 odds earlier in the spring.
Following Verrazano on the current odds to win the Kentucky Derby at Bovada are Orb (5/1), Revolutionary (7/1), Goldencents (7/1), and Normandy Invasion (8/1). Two other horses that have dropped out of contention for the first leg of horse racing's triple crown are Violence (12/1 at last update) and Shanghai Bobby (16/1 at last update).
Kentucky Derby 2013 - Odds To Win at Bovada (from April 11):
Verrazano 7/2
Orb 5/1
Goldencents 7/1
Revolutionary 7/1
Normandy Invasion 8/1
Itsmyluckyday 12/1
Vyjack 15/1
Governor Charlie 18/1
Lines Of Battle 20/1
Oxbow 20/1
Uncaptured 20/1
Will Take Charge 20/1
War Academy 25/1
Java's War 30/1
Black Onyx 33/1
Mylute 33/1
Palace Malice 33/1
Title Contender 33/1
Demonic 40/1
Den's Legacy 40/1
Dynamic Sky 40/1
Overanalyze 40/1
Falling Sky 50/1
Super Ninety Nine 50/1
Departing 75/1
Tiz a Minister 75/1
Code West 100/1
Tesseron 100/1
West Hills Giant 100/1
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Betting on the Kentucky Derby is the biggest wagering day of the year right behind Super Bowl Sunday, so it’s small wonder that racebooks offer so many types of horse racing odds on the First Saturday in May.
There are bigger horse racing events, such as the Breeders' Cup, but no single event attracts more mainstream wagering interest than the Run for the Roses.
And the Kentucky Derby odds go up well before May as there are tons of Derby futures offered by most top racebooks. So in early January, there will be a list of 40 three-year-old horses who are considered favorites to win the Derby.
During February, March, and April the horse racing calendar is filled with key races, known as ‘Derby preps’, where the top horses compete and try to earn a spot in the field of 20.
Early odds for the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Bovada have Flashback and Itsmyluckyday both listed at 10/1 to win the Run for the Roses, with Verrazano and Violence both at 12/1, and Revolutionary at 14/1. Shanghai Bobby is back at 16/1 on the Kentucky Derby odds.
Kentucky Derby 2013 - Odds To Win at Bovada (from March 26):
Flashback 10/1
Itsmyluckyday 10/1
Verrazano 12/1
Violence 12/1
Revolutionary 14/1
Shanghai Bobby 16/1
Goldencents 20/1
Uncaptured 20/1
Normandy Invasion 25/1
Archwarrior 33/1
Capo Bastone 33/1
Falling Sky 33/1
Frac Daddy 33/1
Overanalyze 33/1
Oxbow 33/1
Power Broker 33/1
River Seven 33/1
Vyjack 33/1
Bern Identity 40/1
Fortify 40/1
Hes Had Enough 40/1
Palace Malice 40/1
Tesseron 40/1
Dynamic Sky 50/1
Title Contender 50/1
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In 2012, oddsmakers set early favorite Union Rags at 11/1 on the odds to win the Kentucky Derby, with no other horse better than 20/1 odds. That includes Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Hansen. The juvenile race features the best two-year-old horses and helps generate the prospect list for the Derby and other Triple Crown races. Union Rags finished a close second back in October and is clearly considered the early front runner.
Odds to Win the 2012 Kentucky Derby by Post Position: May 4
1. Daddy Long Legs 30/1
2. Optimizer 50/1
3. Take Charge Indy 15/1
4. Union Rags 9/2
5. Dullahan 15/2
6. Bodemeister 4/1
7. Rousing Sermon 55/1
8. Creative Cause 11/1
9. Trinniberg 50/1
10. Daddy Nose Best 15/1
11. Alpha 15/1
12. Prospective 30/1
13. Went The Day Well 20/1
14. Hansen 10/1
15. Gemologist 6/1
16. El Padrino 22/1
17. Done Talking 50/1
18. Sabercat 35/1
19. I'll Have Another 12/1
20. Liaison 50/1
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Odds to Win the 2012 Kentucky Derby: April 18
UNION RAGS 9-2
BODEMEISTER 5-1
GEMOLOGIST 7-1
DULLAHAN 10-1
ALPHA 12-1
CREATIVE CAUSE 12-1
HANSEN 14-1
EL PADRINO 15-1
I'LL HAVE ANOTHER 16-1
SECRET CIRCLE 18-1
TAKE CHARGE INDY 18-1
DADDY NOSE BEST 20/1
WENT THE DAY WELL 20/1
MARK VALESKI 25/1
DONE TALKING 30/1
DADDY LONG LEGS 35/1
LIAISON 35/1
SABERCAT 35/1
ROUSING SERMON 60/1
REVERON 65/1
OPTIMIZER 85/1
PROSPECTIVE 85/1
ISNT HE CLEVER 100/1
CASTAWAY 125/1
GOLDEN TICKET 125/1
MORGAN'S GUERILLA 150/1
STIRRED UP 150/1
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Odds to Win the 2012 Kentucky Derby: March 15
UNION RAGS 4/1
CREATIVE CAUSE 5/1
EL PADRINO 8/1
HANSEN 12/1
FED BIZ 15/1
ALPHA 18/1
DULLAHAN 20/1
GEMOLOGIST 20/1
HOWE GREAT 20/1
I'LL HAVE ANOTHER 20/1
SABERCAT 20/1
BODEMEISTER 25/1
MARK VALESKI 25/1
CASTAWAY 30/1
DISCREET DANCER 30/1
EMPIRE WAY 30/1
MY ADONIS 30/1
PROSPECTIVE 30/1
BATTLE HARDENED 35/1
EVER SO LUCKY 35/1
LIAISON 35/1
NEWS PENDING 35/1
SECRET CIRCLE 35/1
TAKE CHARGE INDY 35/1
BLINGO 40/1
OUR ENTOURAGE 40/1
DADDY NOSE BEST 50/1
EXOTHERMIC 50/1
FLY LEXIS FLY 50/1
MIDNIGHT TRANSFER 50/1
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