Kentucky Derby Contenders
Posted April 18, 2011 – 4:10 am in: Horse Racing News
In just under a month Kentucky Derby betting enthusiasts will be the talk of the online gambling world, as they place their wagers on this year’s three year old class of thoroughbreds set to run in the Triple Crown of America. The 2011 online Kentucky Derby betting field appears to be wide open, as for the first time in a number of years; there is no clear cut favorite to win the run for the roses. Here is a look at some of the biggest names topping the field, and a few updates.
Todd Pletcher, Nick Zito and Bob Baffert all headline the trainers involved in this year’s Kentucky Derby. Todd Pletcher, the trainer for 2010 Derby winner Super Saver, has another strong colt this year named Uncle Mo. Going into the 2011 Kentucky Derby prep race season, Uncle Mo was the odds on favorite to walk out the Derby champion, until this past weekend at the Wood Memorial Grade I stakes race. At the Wood Memorial, Uncle Mo suffered an apparent left front leg muscle pull, forcing the horse to fall back to third in the race, and thus putting its Derby contention on hold.
However, today it was announced that Uncle Mo passed its physical with flying colors, and is set to continue training for the Kentucky Derby. Meaning to say, for bettors that made Uncle Mo their Derby pick, they can breathe a sigh of relief.
On the contrary, another horse that bettors should consider taking, is Nick Zito’s horse Dialed In. From its run at the Holy Bull Stakes back in early December, to now, Dialed In has shown bettors that it is a top tier horse. In one of its races in March, Dialed In finished third, leaving room for concern with its bettors. Yet, when it ran in the Florida Derby earlier this month, Dialed In simply dominated from wire to wire winning the Florida Derby outright.
Tags: Bob Baffert, Kentucky Derby, Nick Zito, Triple Crown
