Kentucky Derby Starting Gate
Current Odds (4:52 ET)
1 Trojan Nation 50-1
2 Suddenbreakingnews 20-1
3 Creator 10-1
4 Mo Tom 20-1
5 Gun Runner 10-1
6 My Man Sam 20-1
7 Oscar Nominated 50-1
8 Lani 30-1
9 Destin 15-1
10 Whitmore 20-1
11 Exaggerator 8-1
12 Tom's Ready 30-1
13 Nyquist 3-1
14 Mohaymen 10-1
15 Outwork 15-1
16 Shagaf 20-1
17 Mor Spirit 12-1
18 Majesto 30-1
19 Brody's Cause 12-1
20 Danzing Candy 15-1
21 Laoban 50-1
22 Cherry Wine 30-1
I've followed the whole Derby prep season and it should be quite a race today. Yes, we're all still spoiled from American Pharoah's legendary performance last year, and I think a lot of people are not giving Nyquist enough credit because they're still remembering AP.
Nyquist was the 2 year old champion last year and he is unbeaten this year. He can win from the lead or can close from behind, so if he gets a good, clean trip, I think he's the winner. There are two very strong extreme closers in the race that will make it very interesting: Exaggerator and Creator. Both have such amazing late speed that they can go from near last to winner in the last 1/4 to 1/3 of the race. So, can they run down Nyquist??
Or, will they all get blocked and slowed by the large field and we get an unexpected winner. There are a lot of very good horses in this race so that's completely possible!!
I've been watching the weather in Louisville and it's looking like there's a strong likelihood of rain during the race. According to The Weather Channel, there's a 90 percent chance of rain at the 6 p.m. hour, and a 60 percent chance at the 7 p.m. hours. Post time is set for 6:34 p.m.
So, which of the 20 horses like to run in slop??
Folks, with no football on, no NBA and a so-so PGA tournament, it's the best show in town!!!
Tune in on NBC.
Go Nyquist!!!
Current Odds (4:52 ET)
1 Trojan Nation 50-1
2 Suddenbreakingnews 20-1
3 Creator 10-1
4 Mo Tom 20-1
5 Gun Runner 10-1
6 My Man Sam 20-1
7 Oscar Nominated 50-1
8 Lani 30-1
9 Destin 15-1
10 Whitmore 20-1
11 Exaggerator 8-1
12 Tom's Ready 30-1
13 Nyquist 3-1
14 Mohaymen 10-1
15 Outwork 15-1
16 Shagaf 20-1
17 Mor Spirit 12-1
18 Majesto 30-1
19 Brody's Cause 12-1
20 Danzing Candy 15-1
21 Laoban 50-1
22 Cherry Wine 30-1
I've followed the whole Derby prep season and it should be quite a race today. Yes, we're all still spoiled from American Pharoah's legendary performance last year, and I think a lot of people are not giving Nyquist enough credit because they're still remembering AP.
Nyquist was the 2 year old champion last year and he is unbeaten this year. He can win from the lead or can close from behind, so if he gets a good, clean trip, I think he's the winner. There are two very strong extreme closers in the race that will make it very interesting: Exaggerator and Creator. Both have such amazing late speed that they can go from near last to winner in the last 1/4 to 1/3 of the race. So, can they run down Nyquist??
Or, will they all get blocked and slowed by the large field and we get an unexpected winner. There are a lot of very good horses in this race so that's completely possible!!
I've been watching the weather in Louisville and it's looking like there's a strong likelihood of rain during the race. According to The Weather Channel, there's a 90 percent chance of rain at the 6 p.m. hour, and a 60 percent chance at the 7 p.m. hours. Post time is set for 6:34 p.m.
So, which of the 20 horses like to run in slop??
Folks, with no football on, no NBA and a so-so PGA tournament, it's the best show in town!!!
Tune in on NBC.
Go Nyquist!!!
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