Early Odds for 150th Kentucky Derby; Timberlake The Sexy Back Pick

With just over two months until the Run for the Roses, the chase continues for the 20 entries to

vie for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. With more than a dozen prep races to go some

have already locked up a spot in Louisville while others are still looking to earn enough points to

qualify. There are dozens of horses still in contention so if you’re looking for value, now may be

the time to find a pick in the big race.

Sierra Leone (+600)

Sierra Leone was impressive coming from far back over a sloppy track to win the Grade II Risen

Star Stakes at Fair Grounds essentially assuring him a start in the Derby and moving him to the

early favorite in Kentucky. The Gun Runner colt was able to catch Track Phantom and win by

1/2 length. It was his second win in three lifetime starts. His next start could likely come on the

first Saturday in May.

Fierceness (+1200)

The Breeders Cup Juvenile champion was considered the early favorite at the start of the year

but faded to third as the overwhelming chalk in the Holy Bull. It was a baffling performance

considering all the hype. But Hades, who was undefeated in his previous two starts, took the

lead right out of the gate and didn’t look back. Still, Fierceness has the pedigree and now must

rebound in one of the other prep races to be assured entry in the Derby.

Timberlake (+1200)

While music icon Justin Timberlake may not be at the Derby, Timberlake, the thoroughbred

likely will. The 3-year old all but punched his ticket to Kentucky with a two-length win in the

Rebel Stakes(G2) at Oaklawn Park. Trained by Brad Cox, Timberlake now has 3 wins from six

starts. His team said there was lots to like including being able to relax behind horses,

something he’ll face in the 20-horse field at Churchill Downs.

Leaning on Longshots

The one thing for certain in the Derby is every horse has a shot to win. We’ve seen it over the

last 5 years where we’ve seen a 15-1, 30-1 and Rich Strike at 80-1 capture the most prestigious

race in North America. With dozens of options it may be best to jump on a horse right now or

wait it out until May 4th. Guarantee a good price now rather than see the odds drop as more

horses continue to qualify for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.

You can find the latest Kentucky Derby odds here.

https://sports.betonline.ag/sportsbook/futures-and-props/horse-futures

Odds for 150th Kentucky Derby

Sierra Leone +600

Dornoch +1000

Forever Young +1200

Fierceness +1200

Timberlake +1200

Deterministic +1400

Track Phantom +1600

Conquest Warrior +1600

Speak Easy +2200

Mystik Dan +2200

Catching Freedom +2500

Tuscan Sky +2500

Hall of Fame +3300

Knightsbridge +3300

Hades +3300
Just A Touch +3300