Justify was the 3/1 Morning-Line favourite for the Kentucky Derby, and he didn’t disappoint despite the heaviest rainfall ever recorded on Derby Day. The Bob Baffert-trained colt won by 2 ½ lengths over Good Magic (12/1), followed by Audible (8/1) and pace-setter Instilled Regard (50/1). This superfecta paid out a healthy $19,618.20 on a $1 ticket.
Baffert has already confirmed that Justify will race in the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of North American horse racing’s Triple Crown. At press time, the Derby winner is available at 7/5 to sweep the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. Audible and Good Magic are Justify’s top threats at Pimlico, although neither has been confirmed to appear. Notables on the Preakness futures market include May Boy Jack (16/1), Diamond King (16/1), Runaway Ghost (18/1) and Hofburg (18/1).
Preakness Stakes Odds: Justify Gunning for Triple Crown
After winning Saturday’s Kentucky Derby as the 3/1 Morning-Line favourite, Justify is 1/2 at press time for the 143rd Preakness Stakes on May 19 (NBC, 6:20 PM ET post time). He’s also available at 7/5 on the props market to complete the Triple Crown.
Bob Baffert, now a five-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer, has already confirmed that Justify will race at Pimlico. Good Magic is second on the Preakness futures market at 9/2, followed by My Boy Jack and new contender Diamond King (both at 16/1). My Boy Jack finished fifth at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Justify Favored in Post No. 7
The Kentucky Derby betting action has been hot and heavy since Tuesday’s post position draw. Justify has regained his status as the sole favorite for Saturday’s race, but his odds dipped from 13/4 after the draw to 7/2 at press time. Mendelssohn, the former co-favorite, has improved to 4/1. He’ll break from the far end of the main gate at post No. 14, while Justify has a more comfortable draw with post No. 7.
Audible, the third favorite, is closing in on the leaders at 13/2, up from 7/1 after drawing post No. 5. Of the four Todd Pletcher-trained horses in the Kentucky Derby, Audible is the only one breaking from the main gate; Magnum Moon, who drew post No. 16, has slipped from 7/1 to 15/2.
It’s been a see-saw ride for Bolt d’Oro (post No. 11) on the Kentucky Derby futures, and he’s on his way back down at 17/2 after checking in at 8/1. Good Magic (post No. 6) has overtaken Bolt d’Oro as the fifth favorite; the reigning Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion was 11/1 before Tuesday’s draw, then moved up to 9/1 after the draw and again to 8/1 at press time.
Kentucky Derby Odds: Justify Draws Lucky No. 7
The 20-horse field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby has gotten even more competitive, thanks to Tuesday’s post position draw. Justify (7/2) is the favorite in post No. 7, followed closely by Mendelssohn (4/1) in post No. 14 and Audible (13/2) in post No. 5.
Magnum Moon, who drew post No. 16 in the auxiliary gate, is next on the odds list at 15/2. Good Magic (8/1) is on the rise in post No. 6, overtaking Bolt d’Oro (17/2) for fifth place. The early Derby favorite will break from post No. 11 on what should be a sunny Saturday in Louisville.
After drawing post No. 7, Justify remains the favorite to win Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, although his odds slipped from 13/4 after Tuesday’s draw to 7/2 at press time. Mendelssohn is next at 5/1; he’s at the end of the main gate in post No. 14.
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