Kentucky Derby Horses And Their Betting Odds
"I Want Revenge" A Clear Favorite to Win 135th Derby Race
May 1, 2009
The 135th running of The Kentucky Derby is an anxiously awaited event for spectators, bettors and novices at horse racing who enjoy a brief thrill ride.
Excitement And Injuries Have Begun, Even Before The Starting Bell
Quality Road, expected to be one the favorites of the race, bowed out early Wednesday morning after missing a final workout at Belmont Park.
A quarter crack on his foot had left Quality Road without ample time to train and workout. This was a blow to horse fans who viewed the colt as a having a good shot after recently winning three out of four starts, including a win at the Florida Derby.
Raspberry Kiss, a two-year old filly not slated to run in the Derby, but training at Belmont, died after a collision with another horse on Monday morning.
Dr. Rap, a three-year old colt, crashed against Raspberry Kiss as she stood waiting with a group of horses who were about to begin gallops.
Raspberry Kiss suffered a broken hip and was later euthanized for her injuries.
In addition, no horse fan or casual watcher, can forget the tragedy which occurred during last year's 134th run when filly Eight Belles triumphantly finished in second place behind the winner Big Brown, only to stumble and fall immediately after crossing the finish line.
Breaking both front ankles, Eight Belles had to be euthanized on the track minutes after her glorious finish.
Current Lineup Has Statistical And Sentimental Favorites
As of this writing, twenty-three hours before the race, here is the line-up of horses and odds for the 135th Kentucky Derby by position:
- West Side Bernie -Current Odds 30-1
- Musket Man-Current Odds 20-1
- Mr. Hot Stuff-Current Odds 30-1
- Advice- Current Odds 30-1
- Hold me Back - Current Odds 15-1
- Friesan Fire-Current Odds 5-1
- Papa Clem- Current Odds 20-1
- Mine That Bird- Current Odds 50-1
- Join In The Dance- Current Odds 50-1
- Regal Ransom- Current Odds 30-1
- Chocolate Candy- Current Odds 20-1
- General Quarters- Current Odds 20-1
- I Want Revenge- Current Odds 3-1
- Atomic Rain- Current Odds 50-1
- Dunkirk- Currrent Odds 4-1
- Pioneer of the Nile- Current Odds 4-1
- Summer Bird- Current Odds 50-1
- Nowhere to Hide- Current Odds 50-1
- Desert Party- Current Odds 15-1
- Flying Private- Current Odds 50-1
As can be seen by mere numbers, "I Want Revenge" is way ahead of the other contenders at a three to one statistical shot at winning the race. But numbers, wins, averages and mathematics aren't the be all end all for many Derby enthusiasts.
Many people are rooting for Fresian Fire, whose trainer Larry Jones was also responsible for the glory of last year's second-place finisher Eight Belles. The tragedy following Eight Belles race has many rooting for Jones and his newest horse.
In addition, the many long shots, including Mine That Bird and Atomic Rain, at fifty to one odds, could mean big pay-offs to those interested in taking the chance at loading their pockets with great profit.
Updated information on odds, positions, pedigree and payoff history of the horses who are waiting for the run of their lives can be found at the Official Kentucky Derby website at www.kentuckyderby.com
