Kentucky Derby 2013 Odds: Latest Lines for Every Horse
The 2013 Kentucky Derby is just hours away, as the atmosphere at Churchill Downs has begun to intensify, peaking with the crowning of the Triple Crown's first leg winner.
The odds are constantly changing as post time approaches, and the rainy forecast for Saturday evening in Louisville certainly hasn't added any stability.
For the most part, though, the favorites have remained the same, with Revolutionary, Goldencents, Orb, Normandy Invasion and Verrazano dominating the discussion.
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Here we'll get you set for the most exciting two minutes in sports with the latest lines for every horse.
2013 Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. | Purse: $2.18 Million | Grade I | Distance: 10 furlongs | Post Time: 6:24 p.m. ET | Channel: NBC
*Post positions via the Kentucky Derby's official Twitter account. Odds viaKentuckyDerby.com.
| 1 | OPEN* | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Oxbow | Gary Stevens | D. Wayne Lukas | 22-1 |
| 3 | Revolutionary | Calvin Borel | Todd Pletcher | 5-1 |
| 4 | Golden Soul | Robby Albarado | Dallas Stewart | 31-1 |
| 5 | Normandy Invasion | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | 7-1 |
| 6 | Mylute | Rosie Napravnik | Tom Amoss | 13-1 |
| 7 | Giant Finish | Jose L. Espinoza | Anthony W. Dutrow | 39-1 |
| 8 | Goldencents | Kevin Krigger | Doug O'Neill | 6-1 |
| 9 | Overanalyze | Rafael Bejarano | Todd Pletcher | 14-1 |
| 10 | Palace Malice | Mike Smith | Todd Pletcher | 24-1 |
| 11 | Lines of Battle | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 33-1 |
| 12 | Itsmyluckyday | Elvis Trujillo | Eddie Plesa Jr. | 9-1 |
| 13 | Falling Sky | Luis Saez | John Terranova II | 39-1 |
| 14 | Verrazano | John R. Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | 9-1 |
| 15 | Charming Kitten | Edgar Prado | Todd Pletcher | 29-1 |
| 16 | Orb | Joel Rosario | Claude R. McGaughey III | 7-1 |
| 17 | Will Take Charge | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | 30-1 |
| 18 | Frac Daddy | Victor Lebron | Kenny McPeek | 23-1 |
| 19 | Java's War | Julien Leparoux | Kenny McPeek | 22-1 |
| 20 | Vyjack | Garrett Gomez | Rudy Rodriguez | 36-1 |
*Black Onyx has been scratched from post No. 1 according to Churchill Downs PR on Twitter.
Calvin Borel and Revolutionary In Prime Position
Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel will ride favorite Revolutionary (5-1 odds) out of post No. 3 on Saturday.
The draw was a great one for the duo, considering Borel loves to ride the rail to victory at Churchill Downs. His formula for success is unrivaled and with Black Onyx being scratched from post No. 1, there'll only be one horse in Revolutionary's way of the inside track this weekend.
"Black Onyx was 29-1 at time of scratch. Good news for Revolutionary (5-1) and Calvin Borel? One fewer horse to get past from 3 hole to rail.
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) May 3, 2013"
If you remember back to 2010, Borel won the Derby atop Super Saver from post No. 4 when the track was rain-soaked and sloppy as well.
The similarities are adding up quick for Revolutionary. The only question is whether they'll add up to a win on Saturday.
Verrazano Aims to Remain Undefeated
One of a handful of favorites to win the roses this weekend, Verrazano is unbeaten in four career races coming into the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Ridden by 2011 Kentucky Derby-winning jockey John Velazquez, the Grade I Wood Memorial Stakes winner will start from post No. 14, which hasn't produced a Derby winner since way back in 1961, when Carry Back took the crown.
The Todd Pletcher-trained colt has seen his odds drop heading into the race but no doubt remains a serious threat to beat out the field this weekend.
It will be interesting to see how Velazquez navigates him from post No. 14, the last slot before the auxiliary gate begins.
Orb Rides Out of a Favorable Post
Winner of four straight races coming into the weekend, Grade I Florida Derby champion Orb will ride out of a historically advantageous post on Saturday.
Post No. 16 has produced four Derby winners since 1995, including 2011's Animal Kingdom. From this slot, jockey Joel Rosario won't have to worry about being forced to the rail or being stretched too far out wide early on.
With 7-1 odds to win the Derby, Orb is a popular pick, and his favorable draw makes him one of the top contenders this weekend.
Let's put it this way, it would be a shock if he didn't at least finish in the money.
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