Sports Betting

The Derby Pool 3 Odds Have Been ReleasedBrother Derek emerged as the favorite for horse players when the betting closed on Sunday in the third and final pool of Churchill Downs' 2006 Kentucky Derby Future Wager. With the 132nd running of the Derby set to go off May 6, the California-bred son of Benchmark closed as the 5-1 favorite among the 23 wagering interests in Pool 3. Owned by Cecil Peacock, trained by Dan Hendricks and ridden by Alex Solis, Brother Derek is coming off his fourth straight stakes victory in the form of a dominant romp in Saturday's Santa Anita Derby (Grade 1). Notably, Brother Derek also emerged as the 10-1 favorite at the close of Pool 2. There are several other horses hot on the heels of the favorite though, if you're looking to place a bet with the possibility of a higher payoff. Lawyer Ron followed at 8-1 odds, plummeting from 17-1 at the close of Pool 2, and is the likely favorite in the upcoming 70th running of the Arkansas Derby. Lawyer Ron has won five straight races. Unbeaten Florida Derby winner Barbaro follows at 9-1, down significantly from his 15-1 odds at the close of Pool 2. The talented 3-year-old is enjoying a five-week break prior to the Run for the Roses. A bit of a wild card and yet solidly rated at 9-1 odds in Pool 3, Discreet Cat will be shipped over from Dubai prior to Derby Day. Discreet Cat is also unbeaten and will arrive as the easy winner of the UAE Derby as a new wagering interest in Pool 3. Sweetnorthernsaint rounds out the top betting options at 10-1 odds out of Pool 3. Coming out of Pool 2 rated at a distant 30-1 for the Derby, Sweetnorthernsaint saw his odds plummet following his romp in the Illinois Derby (GII) on Saturday. Other betting interests with solid support in Pool 3 include Point Determined at 13-1 (29-1 in Pool 2), First Samurai also at 13-1 (16-1 in Pool 2), as well as Bob and John, a third entry rated at 13-1 (19-1 in Pool 2). Bluegrass Cat is at 15-1 after closing out Pool 2 at 11-1. The mutuel field, which includes all 3-year-olds other than the individual horses listed in each pool, had closed as the 3-1 favorite in both the opening pool in late January and Pool 2, which was conducted in early March. In Pool 3, the "all others" wager closed at odds of 15-1.
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