Bolt d’Oro, a dark bay trained by Mick Ruis and ridden by Javier Castellano, was on top of the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings after taking down the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes on March 10 – although he won after McKinzie was penalized for drifting into Bolt d’Oro’s path. However, it’s Noble Indy (+2000) with the points lead at press time, following his victory at the G1 Louisiana Derby on March 24.
There are seven more prep races on the “main” road to the Derby, plus the Burradon Stakes at Newcastle Racecourse in England, so there’s ample time for other horses to punch their tickets for Louisville. That includes Good Magic (+1400), the reigning Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion. The Chad Brown-trained chestnut colt had to settle for third place behind Promises Fulfilled (+1600) and Strike Power (+2000) at the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on March 3.
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Kentucky Derby Odds: Bolt d’Oro the Early Favorite
Following his exciting and controversial win at the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes, Bolt d’Oro is the early +700 favorite to win the 2018 Kentucky Derby on May 5 at Churchill Downs. The horse he defeated, McKinizie, is tied for second at +1000 with Audible.
At the San Felipe Stakes, McKinize crossed the finish line in front of Bolt d’Oro by a head, but was penalized for drifting and relegated to second place. They’re expected to do battle again at the G1 Santa Anita Derby on April 7; Audible is pointed at the G1 Florida Derby on March 31.
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