Derby Rail Positions
The 2009 Kentucky Derby is quickly approaching and representatives of each of the 20 starters have selected the postpositions. West Side Bernie will start from the rail.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.COM have made I Want Revenge a 3/1 favorite to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby, mostly because of his success so far this season. In his last three races, he’s finished first, first and second, respectively.
A couple thoroughbreds expected to challenge I Want Revenge are Dunkirk and Pioneerof the Nile, who have each been given 4/1 odds to win by oddsmakers. At 5/1 odds to win, Frisean Fire is also in the mix to win the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby, while Hold Me Back and Desert Party are both small long shots at 15/1.
Here is the field from the rail out: West Side Bernie (30-1), Musket Man (20-1), Mr. Hot Stuff (30-1), Advice (30-1), Hold Me Back (15-1), Friesan Fire (5-1), Papa Clem (20-1), Mine That Bird (50-1), Join in the Dance (50-1), Regal Ransom (30-1), Chocolate Candy (20-1), General Quarters (20-1), I Want Revenge (3-1), Atomic Rain (50-1), Dunkirk (4-1), Pioneerof the Nile (4-1), Summer Bird (50-1), Nowhere to Hide (50-1), Desert Party (15-1), Flying Private (50-1).
The Kentucky Derby is a 10-furlong race held every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Big Brown won the 2008 Kentucky Derby, giving bettors $6.80 on a win, $5.00 for a place and $4.80 on a show. Eight Belles and Denis of Cork finished second and third, respectively. Below are the odds for the 135th Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 135 Odds – 2009 Kentucky Derby Odds – May 2, 2009 – Churchill Downs
West Side Bernie 30/1
Musket Man 20/1
Mr. Hot Stuff 30/1
Advice 30/1
Hold Me Back 15/1
Frisean Fire 5/1
Papa Clem 20/1
Mine That Bird 50/1
Join In The Dance 50/1
Regal Ransom 25/1
Chocolate Candy 20/1
General Quarters 20/1
I Want Revenge 3/1
Atomic Rain 50/1
Dunkirk 4/1
Pioneerof the Nile 4/1
Summer Bird 50/1
Nowhere to Hide 50/1
Desert Party 15/1
Flying Private 50/1
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Kentucky Derby 135 Odds: Chocolate Candy Middle of The Road at 14/1
Kentucky Derby 135 Odds: I Want Revenge Heavy Favorite at 5/2 Odds to Win
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Odds to Win the 2009 Kentucky Derby – 135 Kentucky Derby Odds May 2, 2009
Posted: 4/29/09 10:10PM ET