Kentucky Derby odds for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby are available to bet with the likely favorite being Big Brown.
There is likely to be a full field of 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby wagering field which should make for an exciting race. Let’s look at the logical contenders in terms of 2008 Kentucky Derby odds.
Kentucky Derby odds for the 2008 race begin with Big Brown. He is the most talented horse in the field and it doesn’t look to be close. It should be noted though that the most talented horse does not always win in Kentucky Derby wagering. Big Brown will try to become the first horse in 93 years to win in Kentucky Derby wagering having only three starts. Curlin tried that route last year and finished third before finishing the year as the most dominant horse in the country and winning Horse of the Year honors. Big Brown looks just as good. A wager on Kentucky Derby odds favorite Big Brown has some risks but on talent alone he wins hands down.
Colonel John is the public’s hot horse and will get a lot of attention in Kentucky Derby odds. It may not be warranted. He won the Santa Anita Derby but none of his speed figures are impressive and a California horse has not won in Kentucky Derby odds in 10 years. Only one horse in the last 18 years has won without receiving at least one speed figure of 100 or more. Colonel John has also never raced on the dirt but is still likely to be the second choice in Kentucky Derby odds.
The horse no one can figure out in Kentucky Derby odds is Pyro. He may have been the favorite in Kentucky Derby odds but he flopped in the Blue Grass and is now likely the third choice on the Kentucky Derby odds board. Was the flop for real or did he just not like the track. No horse has won the Derby with a finish in their last race worse than fourth since 1957.