The Shug McGaughey-trained Code of Honor was an early betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby (G1) last year. This was after running a good second in the Champagne (G1) at Belmont Park last October in his second career start. Here’s a look at the Code of Honor odds for the Run for the Roses. He … Read Full Story
Tacitus Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contender Series
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has started eight horses in the Kentucky Derby, with the best finish a seventh with Hofburg last year. This year he has a pair of hopefuls, Country House and Tacitus. The latter is more highly regarded of the duo looking to be adorned with roses on the first Saturday … Read Full Story
Improbable Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contender Series
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert is sending out a trio of runners in the Kentucky Derby (G1) this year. Among them, Improbable is going to have the highest price. Here’s a look at the Improbable odds for the Run for the Roses. The colt was the co-favorite on the Kentucky Derby odds, along with … Read Full Story
Omaha Beach Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contender Series
On February 2, Omaha Beach lined up in a field of seven maidens going seven furlongs in the slop. He was already the beaten favorite in his first four starts. Here’s a look at the Omaha Beach odds for the Run for the Roses. The Richard Mandella trainee had shown signs of ability. He came … Read Full Story
Game Winner Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contender Series
The 2018 champion juvenile Game Winner had a perfect season, winning all four of his starts capped off by winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita. Here’s a look at the Game Winner odds for the Run for the Roses. By the time December rolled around, the Bob Baffert trainee was a solid … Read Full Story
Maximum Security Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contenders Series
Trainer Jason Servis won at the Gulfstream Park championship meeting at a 45% clip. He has visited the winner’s circle with 35 of his 77 starters. Four of those wins came with Maximum Security, the undefeated colt who is now the fourth choice on the early Kentucky Derby odds at +1000. Here’s a look at … Read Full Story
Roadster Odds: 2019 Kentucky Derby Contenders Series
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has won the Kentucky Derby (G1) five times and the Triple Crown in two of the last four years. Baffert is locked and loaded again this year. Here’s a look at the Roadster odds for the Run for the Roses. Game Winner has spent the past four months as … Read Full Story
Kentucky Derby Odds: Early 2019 Favorite in Action on Saturday
We are now just four weeks away from the first Saturday of May, when a field of 20 will line up in the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Early Kentucky Derby odds are available. We have three major Road to the Kentucky Derby points races on tap on Saturday afternoon. We will see … Read Full Story
Nine Belmont Foes Seeking to End Triple Crown Bid by Justify
The undefeated Justify will head to the starting gate on Saturday as the heavy betting favorite for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) and a field of nine foes will attempt to end his bid to become the 13th Triple Crown winner. Justify is the solid 4-5 wagering favorite on the Belmont Stakes odds after … Read Full Story
Betting Favorite Justify Could Face Large Field in Belmont Stakes
The date with destiny for Justify comes on Saturday, June 9 as the Bob Baffert trainee seeks to make history by becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner, and he could face a large field when they load in the gate for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes. There are still as many as 11 foes that … Read Full Story