Pool One of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. As expected the field wound up the favorite at 3-1. First Samurai closed as the pool's second choice at 7-1 and Stevie Wonderboy was close behind at 8-1. The total pool was down from last year's record high to $552,627, third highest ever for the first pool. The Kentucky Oaks had only $66,548 wagered on it and the field was also favored there at 7-2 with Folklore second choice at 6-1 and Wild Fit next at 7-1.
Both are two-dollar minimum wagers to win only with no refunds if your horse doesn't start in the
race. Pool 2 is scheduled for March 2-5 and the third and final pool is set for April 6-9. The 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 with the Kentucky Oaks the day before on May 5. Full rules and info for the wagers are available here.
Below are the final odds for Pool One of both the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers. Free past performances for Pool One are available here from Daily Racing Form or here from TrackMaster.
You may also want to participate in Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby fantasy stable contest the Road to the Roses Fantasy Challenge. The contest will open for entries soon and the first scoring races are on February 11th.
Triple Crown quick links:
Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - my list of the top horses headed to the Derby with profiles for each with photos, stats, and link to more info like past performances and pedigree.
Analyzing the top 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders - My annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner using many of the more popular angles and statistical trends. This year there were is a 3-way tie for the top spot: Goldencents, Normandy Invasion, and Overanalyze.
2013 Kentucky Derby And Oaks Security - New enhanced stricter rules will be enforced this year. Be sure to read the rules as many have changed and more things are banned. There will still be magnetic wand searches of all patrons and many things are no longer allowed. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2013 - by Jim Mazur. Includes lots of stats for all 3 races and explains how to use a system of statistically derived negative angles to eliminate the "bad" picks.
Review: Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments - Commemorative DVD from Churchill Downs with video from 27 different runnings along with interviews, photos, and historical info. Definitely recommended for any racing fan!
Review: Churchill Downs - America's Most Historic Racetrack by Kimberly Gatto. An entertaining and informative account of the history of the track and it's most famous race, the Kentucky Derby, with lots of photos. Definitely recommended.
2006 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager