There are still two months to go before the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, but the preparation for May 5’s Run for the Roses starts in the here and now.
Coming off a recent strong showing at the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, Union Rags has emerged as a popular 4-1 pick in the most current odds to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but the All Others option comprised of all three year old thoroughbreds not among the listed options continues be the fallback of choice with 3-1 odds at this point in time. Continue reading
Odds makers have already seen heavy action in Pool 1 Wagering for the 138th Kentucky Derby this weekend, drawing in over $104K in Future Wagering on the first day. The gate closed at 6 p.m. last night and already over $270K layed on “The Field”, making him the early favorite. Field is essentially the unanimous favorite heading in with 6-to-5 odds, followed by early contenders Union Rags (8-1), Algorithms (9-1), Alpha (12-1), and El Padrino (15-1) according to early