Kentucky Derby Odds

Kentucky Derby odds are the odds that are given to the horses that are racing in the Kentucky Derby. Many factors are looked into when Kentucky Derby odds are given and it is not just about the horse itself but also other factors such as the trainer, jockey, and present form of the horse. Once the field of horses is announced for the Kentucky Derby then the odds are set. Once the odds are set then you can make wagers on the horses in various bets.

One of the biggest factors that goes into setting Kentucky Derby odds is the present form of the horse. If the horse is on a hot streak and placed in several races previous to the Kentucky Derby than they will receive better odds. Conversely if the horse has not placed well in the previous races than they will probably be considered a long shot.

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Throughout the history of the Kentucky Derby many favorites have won and many long shots have won as well. Betting on the Kentucky Derby is not an exact science, as anything can happen on race day. However Kentucky Derby odds do give a good barometer of how that horse should do in the race by looking at various factors that were mentioned above. Through many media channels, such as magazines, newspapers, and websites you can find out why those odds were given to the horses racing in the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby always has some huge long-shots, as it is a race where 20 horses can run, which is one of the bigger fields for any horse race. The Kentucky Derby is the first race of the Triple Crown, so the Kentucky Derby odds and where those horses finish will have an effect on the odds of the other two Triple Crown races, which are the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness.



2008 Kentucky Derby Betting Odds sponsored by Sportsbook.com - May 7th, 2008

HorseOdds
Adriano30-1
Anak Nakal50-1
Big Brown2-1
Big Truck40-1
Bob Black Jack25-1
Colonel John4-1
Cool Coal Man30-1
Court Vision15-1
Cowbly Cal30-1
Denis of Cork25-1
Eight Belles10-1
Gayego15-1
Monba20-1
Pyro5-1
Recapture The Glory30-1
Smooth Air30-1
Tale Of Ekati25-1
Visionaire25-1
Z Fortune20-1
Z Humor50-1


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by Arthur Bodley at 1800-sports.com on April 25, 2008


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