May 2, 2009


Kentucky Derby odds are the pick of the sportsbook litter this weekend, as 20 three-year-old thoroughbreds will take to the dirt track at Churchill Downs in horse racing’s biggest event.
I Want Revenge is favored to take the first leg of the Triple Crown at +325, and his owners, IEAH Stables are going for their second consecutive win in the “Run For The Roses” as they won with Big Brown in 2008. I Want Revenge has a pair of Derby prep wins at Gotham and the Wood Memorial, and the latter is especially important. 11 winners of the Wood Memorial have gone on win the Derby, and if you can navigate the dirt track at Aqueduct, you should be in good shape for Churchill Downs.
Friesen Fire looks to be I Want Revenge’s main competition with Kentucky Derby odds of +485, and he’s won three Derby prep races at Fair Grounds in New Orleans, including a particularly impressive romp in the Louisiana Derby. However, Friesen fire hasn’t run a race since the Louisiana Derby on March 14th.
Dunkirk is next with Kentucky Derby odds of +545, and he’s trained by four-time Trainer of the Year, Todd Pletcher, so he’ll be in good shape despite never racing on a dirt track. Dunkirk lost to Quality Road in the Florida Derby at Gulfstream, but since arriving at Churchill Downs, he looks right at home on dirt.
Pioneer of the Nile also has a great trainer in Hall-of-Famer Bob Baffert, and he has Kentucky Derby odds of +625. Pioneer of the Nile has won three Derby prep races, all at Santa Anita Park, but like Friesen Fire, this will be his first race on a dirt track. Still, he’s looked very good while training at Churchill Downs this week, so expect Pioneer of the Nile to be a factor in this race.
Outside of the top four, those who are betting online should consider Chocolate Candy at +1215. Chocolate Candy won a pair of Derby prep races at Golden Gate Fields, which is a dirt track, and that could give him an advantage on Saturday afternoon. When it comes to darkhorses, take a look at Chocolate Candy’s Kentucky Derby odds.
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