Kentucky Derby 2013 Horses: Vegas Odds and Lines for Each Horse in the Field

With the 2013 Kentucky Derby set to start at 6:24 p.m. ET, it’s time to take another look at the latest odds for each horse in the field.

Whether you are trying to identify some of the favorites to keep an eye on in tonight’s Run for the Roses or just looking for long shot to bet on, it’s all here.

Let’s take a look at the complete, 19-horse field of competitors, including who will be on board, who is responsible for training them and the latest lines (as of Saturday morning).

After that, keep reading to see our picks for the contenders that should hit the board after the “Most Exciting Two Minutes of Sports” reaches its conclusion.

Complete Race Information, Updated Field and Latest Odds

2013 Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. | Purse: $2.18 Million | Grade I | Distance: 10 furlongs | Post Time: 6:24 p.m. ET

*Post positions and odds via KentuckyDerby.com

Post	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Odds
1	Black Onyx	SCR	SCR	N/A
2	Oxbow	Gary Stevens	D. Wayne Lukas	25-1
3	Revolutionary	Calvin Borel	Todd Pletcher	5-1
4	Golden Soul	Robby Albarado	Dallas Stewart	31-1
5	Normandy Invasion	Javier Castellano	Chad Brown	8-1
6	Mylute	Rosie Napravnik	Tom Amoss	14-1
7	Giant Finish	Jose L. Espinoza	Anthony W. Dutrow	44-1
8	Goldencents	Kevin Krigger	Doug O'Neill	5-1
9	Overanalyze	Rafael Bejarano	Todd Pletcher	14-1
10	Palace Malice	Mike Smith	Todd Pletcher	26-1
11	Lines of Battle	Ryan Moore	Aidan O'Brien	42-1
12	Itsmyluckyday	Elvis Trujillo	Eddie Plesa Jr.	11-1
13	Falling Sky	Luis Saez	John Terranova II	49-1
14	Verrazano	John R. Velazquez	Todd Pletcher	11-1
15	Charming Kitten	Edgar Prado	Todd Pletcher	32-1
16	Orb	Joel Rosario	Claude R. McGaughey III	6-1
17	Will Take Charge	Jon Court	D. Wayne Lukas	31-1
18	Frac Daddy	Victor Lebron	Kenny McPeek	15-1
19	Java's War	Julien Leparoux	Kenny McPeek	22-1
20	Vyjack	Garrett Gomez	Rudy Rodriguez	43-1

Contenders to Watch

Verrazano: 11-1

Verrazano is currently unbeaten heading into this Triple Crown competition but has a lot going against him in terms of history.

The colt is looking to become the first winner since Apollo in 1882 to win without being raced as a two-year-old. Every other champion since Apollo has cut its teeth in the prep races prior to their three-year-old campaigns.

Regardless, anyone who has seen Verrazano run knows that he has the pure speed, power and endurance required to win this 10-furlong race. He destroyed the field at the Tampa Bay Derby and put together a solid win against a tough field in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.

His inexperience may hurt him down the stretch, which is why you should bet Verrazano to show on Saturday.

Prediction: Show

 

Revolutionary: 5-1

This is the best horse-jockey-post position combination in the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

Revolutionary will be ridden by Calvin Borel and will start out of the No. 3 hole at Churchill Downs. Considering Borel is known for his rail-riding exploits to claim the blanket of roses for his mount, he’s already in perfect position to make his move to the front.

It’s also worth noting that Black Onyx, the horse that drew the No. 1 post, was scratched and will not be replaced prior to the race.

That gives Revolutionary an even better look at the inside, and he should be able to use his elite speed to maneuver to the front of the pack from there.

Unfortunately, there’s another horse in the field that is simply too fast to be caught along the rail and will run away with the race, finishing ahead of both Revolutionary and Verrazano.

Prediction: Place

 

Goldencents: 5-1

Goldencents is the quickest horse in the race and will emerge victorious at Churchill Downs on Saturday evening. 

During his epic Santa Anita Derby, the colt earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 105—a number that is superior to the top performances by favorite Orb (97), Verrazano (95), Revolutionary (93) and the rest of the contenders in this event.

That blazing speed will allow Goldencents to run wire-to-wire in the Kentucky Derby, as he can emerge quickly from the No. 8 post, take an early lead and continue to build on it over the 10-furlong sprint.

While his stamina could be an issue, that is the only thing holding Goldencents back from a multiple-length victory or hitting the board a nose or two ahead of the pack.

Prediction: Win