Who are the top contenders in the 2020 Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest horse racing meetings on the calendar for horse racing fans across the globe. There will be a lot of chopping and changing between now and race day, so be aware that the odds for the runners will move and it’s worth checking back with us as often as possible!

Honor A.P. (11.00) is working under trainer John A. Shirreffs, who has managed to guide the thoroughbred to a second-place finish this year.

Authentic (13.00) is another top-contender, who has really shone through early on this year picking up wins in both races at the Santa Anita so far in 2020.

Charlatan (13.00) another Colt who has placed twice in the first two races this year, with Jockey Drayden Van Dyke looker shaper than ever.

Gouverneur Morris (21.00) ran an excellent race in Tampa and placed first, taking the lap of honour. A less fortunate day out at Gulfstream Park, placing fourth.

Independence Hall (21.00) is an outside favourite, much like Honor A.P. and Gouverneur Morris, but the Colt has made a great start to the year, placing first and second.

Who will win the 2020 Kentucky Derby?

As it stands, it’s Ete Indian who is pegged as the favourite though Authentic and Charltatan certainly make for good prospects. Who will get their hands on the $1.8 million prize money at the 2020 Derby?

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What are the types of odds?

Horse racing has one of the broadest betting markets you’ll find at any online betting provider. It’s important to recognize there are a variety of different bets, which are worth playing in different circumstances.

But first, all bettors should be aware that there are three main types of betting odds displayed at online racebooks. These are American odds (-500), Fractional odds (1/5), and Decimal odds (1.20), which can all hold the same value but look quite different. So, be aware of which odds you’re working with!

Win/loss odds

Simple win/loss odds are available and are the most common form of bet, picking a win/loss is the main punters bet you’ll come across at any racetrack.

Kentucky Derby Exacta, Trifecta and Superfecta Wagering Odds

These may seem strange names for odds if you’re coming from a sportsbook, but these are commonplace wagers and very popular among racebook players. The bet relates to the order in which the horses place; the top two (exacta), three (trifecta) or four (superfecta).

Live odds

Live odds are dictated by the amount of money that goes into the win pool. So, if a bettor is looking to play “live odds” they will bet on the day of the race. It’s a frequent bet and sportsbooks support this type of wagering.

Multirace Exotics

The double, the Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6 all involve picking the winners of consecutive races. Using multiple combinations is the strategic way to place these kinds of bets.

Kentucky Derby 2019

There's nothing quite like Kentucky Derby betting, and the 2019 ran for the Roses on May 4th. Last year's field was particularly wide-open. When you look at the Kentucky Derby contenders, you talk about the Kentucky Derby Future betting and examine the scope of the famed first leg of the U.S. Triple Crown, which is always followed by The Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

Kentucky Derby Past Champions

The Kentucky Derby has been running since 1875, with over a hundred winners over the years. The race is held on the first Saturday of May, capping a two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. It's a grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds and fillies 121 pounds.

Last year the race was won by Country House, in a time of 2:03:93. We've compiled a list of all previous winners for you below:

Year Horse Jockey 2020 TBA TBA 2019 Country House Flavien Prat 2018 Justify Mike E. Smith 2017 Always Dreaming John Velazquez 2016 Nyquist Mario Gutierrez 2015 American Pharoah Victor Espinoza 2014 California Chrome Victor Espinoza 2013 Orb Joel Rosario 2012 I'll Have Another Mario Gutierrez 2011 Animal Kingdom John Velazquez 2010 Super Saver Calvin Borel 2009 Mine That Bird Calvin Borel 2008 Big Brown Kent Desormeaux 2007 Street Sense Calvin Borel 2006 Barbaro Edgar Prado 2005 Giacomo Mike E. Smith 2004 Smartly Jones Stewart Elliot 2003 Funny Cide Jose A. Santos 2002 War Emblem Victor Espinoza 2001 Monarchos Jorge F. Chavez 2000 Fusaichi Pegasus Kent Desormeaux

Kentucky Derby Records

There have been numerous records set over the years, including speed records, winning margins, among many more.

Speed record:

Mile and a Quarter: 1:59​2⁄5 – Secretariat (1973)

Mile and a Half: 2:34​1⁄2 – Spokane (1889)

Margin of Victory:

8 lengths – Old Rosebud (1914), Johnstown (1939), Whirlaway (1941), Assault (1946)

Most wins by a jockey:

5 – Eddie Arcaro (1938, 1941, 1945, 1948, 1952)

5 – Bill Hartack (1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969)

Most wins by a trainer:

6 – Ben A. Jones (1938, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952)

Most wins by an owner:

8 – Calumet Farm (1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1958, 1968)

Longest shot to win the Derby: