Pool Two of the 2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. The field was once again the favorite at 3-1 with undefeated allowance winner Verrazano, who still has earned no points toward getting in the Derby, is next at 9-1, with Gotham Stakes winner Vyjack third choice at 11-1. The total amount wagered during Pool Two was $407,038. down slightly from the $411,368 wagered last year. $287,611 was bet to win while $119,427 went into the exacta pool.
In the only Kentucky Oaks Future Wager pool for 2013, which ran concurrent with Derby pool 2 but closed 30 minutes later, Gulfstream Park allowance winner Flashy Gray was the favorite at 6-1, although she has no points yet, with the field next at 7-1, and 2012 Champion 2-year-old filly Beholder was the third choice at 8-1. A total of $126,039 was wagered in the Oaks Future, up 36% from the $92,476 wagered last year. $87,633 was bet to win and $38,405 went into the exacta pool.
The Future Wager is a two-dollar minimum bet to win only with no refunds if your horse doesn't start in the race with both win and exacta wagering available. Pool 1 was held on February 8-10 and the third and final pool is set for March 22-24. The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. Full rules and info for the wager is available here.
You can check real-time odds when the pool is open here. Free past performances for Pool two are available from BRISnet.com here as well as for the Kentucky Oaks Future here. Win wager will-pay prices and exacta pay-offs are available here.
2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Official Field - Pool Two
#
Name
Pool 1 Final Odds
Pool 2 M/L Odds
Pool 2 Final Odds
1
Code West
56-1
20-1
28-1
2
Delhomme
55-1
50-1
45-1
3
Den's Legacy
77-1
50-1
68-1
4
Dynamic Sky
54-1
50-1
50-1
5
Falling Sky
114-1
50-1
79-1
6
Flashback
12-1
12-1
12-1
7
Goldencents
20-1
20-1
24-1
8
Itsmyluckyday
13-1
12-1
13-1
9
Ive Struck a Nerve
-
30-1
50-1
10
Normandy Invasion
15-1
15-1
17-1
11
Orb
-
12-1
12-1
12
Overanalyze
33-1
20-1
37-1
13
Oxbow
26-1
30-1
31-1
14
Palace Malice
-
30-1
40-1
15
Revolutionary
13-1
12-1
15-1
16
Shakin It Up
-
15-1
48-1
17
Shanghai Bobby
14-1
15-1
16-1
18
Super Ninety Nine
47-1
10-1
17-1
19
Titletown Five
-
30-1
61-1
20
Treasury Bill
-
30-1
28-1
21
Uncaptured
40-1
30-1
35-1
22
Verrazano
11-1
10-1
9-1
23
Vyjack
49-1
30-1
11-1
24
Mutuel field (all other 3-year-olds)
8-5
3-1
3-1
2013 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
Official Field - Pool One
#
Name
M/L Odds
Final Odds
1
Beholder
15-1
8-1
2
Blue Violet
50-1
48-1
3
Calistoga
20-1
22-1
4
Close Hatches
20-1
29-1
5
Dreaming of Julia
12-1
16-1
6
Emollient
15-1
11-1
7
Executiveprivilege
15-1
23-1
8
Fiftyshadesofhay
20-1
20-1
9
Flashy Gray
15-1
6-1
10
Live Lively
12-1
15-1
11
Midnight Lucky
12-1
16-1
12
Princess of Sylmar
15-1
19-1
13
Private Ensign
30-1
47-1
14
Promise Me More
50-1
65-1
15
Pure Fun
10-1
10-1
16
Renee's Titan
20-1
83-1
17
Rose to Gold
50-1
65-1
18
Sister Ginger
30-1
89-1
19
So Many Ways
30-1
37-1
20
Spellbound
30-1
33-1
21
Spring in the Air
50-1
50-1
22
Touch Magic
50-1
89-1
23
Unlimited Budget
10-1
9-1
24
All others (field)
3-1
7-1
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Triple Crown quick links:
Oxbow upsets in the Preakness - Oxbow led the entire way in the Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Pimlico with Itsmyluckyday second and Mylute third. Heavy favorite Orb made a mild move to finish fourth. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Preakness undercard stakes results - There were 7 other stakes on the card, highlighted by the Dixie Stakes (G2) won by Skyring and the Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes (G3) won by Summer Applause. Get the results, charts, and photos for 6 of the races here.
Fiftyshadesofhay wins the Black-Eyed Susan - Fiftyshadesofhay just got up to win the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) on Friday at Pimlico by a neck over Marathon Lady with favorite Emollient 6th. On the undercard, Last Gunfighter won the Pimlico Special (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Analyzing the Preakness Stakes Contenders for 2013 - My annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. The big surprise is that Kentucky Derby winner Orb is not in the top group!
Orb wins the Kentucky Derby - Orb was far back early but took the lead in the stretch and drew off to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 1/2 lengths over longshot Golden Soul and Revolutionary. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
More Kentucky Derby Photos - More photos from the day including more of Orb, the trophy, the roses, Martina McBride, and lots of mud.
Kentucky Derby undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Derby day including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan and the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Aubby K. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Princess of Sylmar upsets in the Kentucky Oaks - She rallied from far back to win the Kentucky Oaks by a half length over Beholder and Unlimited Budget, while favorite Dreaming of Julia was fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks undercard stakes results - There were 5 other stakes on Oaks day including the La Troienne Stakes (G2) won by Authenticity and the Alysheba Stakes (G3) won by Take Charge Indy. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Workout Photos - Photos and comments for 18 Derby horses, everyone on the grounds except the one in quarantine, and 6 Oaks fillies from this morning on the track.
Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of 11 fillies will go, with Gulfstream Oaks winner Dreaming of Julia favorite at 3-1 from post 8. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
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.
2013 Kentucky Derby Future Wager