The running of the 138th Kentucky Derby is just hours away, and the field of horses looks to be exceptionally strong this year. There has been some movement in recent days in terms of which horses were viewed as the favorites to win it all on Saturday afternoon, but as of now it is Bodemeister who leads the pack with 4/1 odds. Union Rags is not far behind at 9/2.
Looking for a trendy pick this weekend? Gemologist has been moving up the board during the last few days and currently has moved up to 6/1 odds for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. Here is a look at the rest of the field.
1 Daddy Long Legs 30/1
2 Optimizer 50/1
3 Take Charge Indy 15/1
4 Union Rags 9/2
5 Dullahan 8/1
6 Bodemeister 4/1
7 Rousing Sermon 50/1
8 Creative Cause 12/1
9 Trinniberg 50/1
10 Daddy Nose Best 15/1
11 Alpha 15/1
12 Prospective 30/1
13 Went the Day Well 20/1
14 Hansen 10/1
15 Gemologist 6/1
16 El Padrino 20/1
17 Done Talking 50/1
18 Sabercat 30/1
19 I'll Have Another 12/1
20 Liaison 50/1
21 My Adonis SCR
For complete coverage of the 138th Kentucky Derby, be sure to check out the SB Nation Seattle StoryStream, which will feature any late-breaking news, a race recap and plenty of reaction from the most exciting two minutes in sports.
