People always want to try and get a bargain on the Derby winner, and future books can give you that if you are lucky enough to pick him before he gets popular. Note that at this early stage, very few future books are open for the Kentucky Derby. We will keep this page updated as more books open for betting.
Mine That Bird upsets in the Kentucky Derby (G1) - He rallied from last to win by 6 3/4 lengths in the slop over Pioneerof the Nile and Musket Man while favorite Friesan Fire was 18th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2009 Kentucky Derby Entries and Post Positions - Post positions, morning line odds, and profiles for the horses entered in the 135th Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 2. A field of 20 was entered with I Want Revenge the favorite at 3-1 and breaking from post 12. UPDATE: Saturday morning I Want Revenge was scratched due to a sore left front ankle.
Analyzing the Top 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.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager - There will again be three future wager pools for the Derby on February 12-15, March 12-15, and April 2-5. There will be a single pool for the Oaks on March 12-15.
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Two - ran from March 12-15 and is now closed. Get the horses, final odds, and free PPs here for the Derby Future and Exacta plus the Oaks Future
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Three - The final pool for 2009 is now closed. It ran from April 2-5 offered exactas in addition to win wagering. This favorite this time was Wood winner I Want Revenge at 9-2. Get the horses, final odds, exacta will-pays, and free PPs here.
Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2009 - 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.
