Here comes the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports!" The first Saturday in May is almost upon us, the 2006 Kentucky Derby contenders have drawn their positions, and excitement is peaking! Here is the official order of post along with morning line odds:
1 Jazil Fernando Jara Kiaran McLaughlin 30-1
2 Steppenwolfer Robby Albarado Danny Peitz 30-1
3 Keyed Entry Pat Valenzuela Todd Pletcher 30-1
4 Sinister Minister Victor Espinoza Bob Baffert 12-1
5 Point Determined Rafael Bejarano Bob Baffert 12-1
6 Showing Up Cornelio Velasquez Barclay Tagg 20-1
7 Bob and John Garrett Gomez Bob Baffert 12-1
8 Barbaro Edgar Prado Michael Matz 4-1
9 Sharp Humor Mark Guidry Dale Romans 20-1
10 A.P. Warrior Corey Nakatani John Shirreffs 15-1
11 Sweetnorthernsaint Kent Desormeaux Michael Trombetta 10-1
12 Private Vow Shaun Bridgmohan Steve Asmussen 50-1
13 Bluegrass Cat Ramon Dominguez Todd Pletcher 30-1
14 Deputy Glitters Jose Lezcano Tom Albertrani 50-1
15 Seaside Retreat Patrick Husbands Mark Casse 50-1
16 Cause to Believe Russell Baze Jerry Hollendorfer 50-1
17 Lawyer Ron John McKee Robert Holthus 4-1
18 Brother Derek Alex Solis Dan Hendricks 3-1
19 Storm Treasure David Flores Steve Asmussen 50-1
20 Flashy Bull Mike Smith Kiaran McGlaughlin 50-1
The heavily backed Brother Derek heads for next Saturday's Run for the Roses as the favorite at 3/1 odds after he ran as expected in an easy gate-to-wire victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby last April 8. He became the first California-bred to be favored in the Derby since Snow Chief in 1986. Three horses bred in the Golden State have won it ? Morvich, Swaps and Decidedly.
Other top contenders include:
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1 Jazil Fernando Jara Kiaran McLaughlin 30-1
2 Steppenwolfer Robby Albarado Danny Peitz 30-1
3 Keyed Entry Pat Valenzuela Todd Pletcher 30-1
4 Sinister Minister Victor Espinoza Bob Baffert 12-1
5 Point Determined Rafael Bejarano Bob Baffert 12-1
6 Showing Up Cornelio Velasquez Barclay Tagg 20-1
7 Bob and John Garrett Gomez Bob Baffert 12-1
8 Barbaro Edgar Prado Michael Matz 4-1
9 Sharp Humor Mark Guidry Dale Romans 20-1
10 A.P. Warrior Corey Nakatani John Shirreffs 15-1
11 Sweetnorthernsaint Kent Desormeaux Michael Trombetta 10-1
12 Private Vow Shaun Bridgmohan Steve Asmussen 50-1
13 Bluegrass Cat Ramon Dominguez Todd Pletcher 30-1
14 Deputy Glitters Jose Lezcano Tom Albertrani 50-1
15 Seaside Retreat Patrick Husbands Mark Casse 50-1
16 Cause to Believe Russell Baze Jerry Hollendorfer 50-1
17 Lawyer Ron John McKee Robert Holthus 4-1
18 Brother Derek Alex Solis Dan Hendricks 3-1
19 Storm Treasure David Flores Steve Asmussen 50-1
20 Flashy Bull Mike Smith Kiaran McGlaughlin 50-1
The heavily backed Brother Derek heads for next Saturday's Run for the Roses as the favorite at 3/1 odds after he ran as expected in an easy gate-to-wire victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby last April 8. He became the first California-bred to be favored in the Derby since Snow Chief in 1986. Three horses bred in the Golden State have won it ? Morvich, Swaps and Decidedly.
Other top contenders include:
- Arkansas Derby winner "Lawyer Ron" (4/1)
- Florida Derby winner ?Barbaro? (4/1)
- Illinois Derby winner ?Sweetnorthernsaint? (10/1)
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