The 136th Running of the Kentucky Derby
The 136th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs will offer some talented competition in both the horses and the jockeys. Jockey John Velaquez, riding Eskendereya, is a favorite to win. The trainer, Todd Pletcher, is still trying to break through at the Derby. This horse might be his best chance so far in his career. The horse won the Fountain of Youth and Wood Memorial. Expectations for the jockey and horse are high.
Another strong contender is Lookin at Lucky to be ridden by Garrett Gomez. Trainer Bob Baffert, a four-time winner at the Derby, is out for a big win. The present odds are 9-2 for Lookin at Lucky. Sidney’s Candy, with rider Joe Talamo is another favorite. The horse took the win at Sam Vicente, San Felipe, and Santa Anita Derby.
Trainer Nick Zito, with two Derby wins, is looking for his fourth with jockey Jose Lezcano riding Ice Box. Ice Box won the Florida Derby in an ever-so-close finish. Mission Impazible, another of Pletcher’s trained horses, has another chance with rider Rajiv Maragh. The horse won the Louisiana Derby. Another possible winner is Awesome Act. Though the horse remains some what of a long shot Awesome was the winner of the Gotham. The Kentucky Derby Odds will certainly get all the more interesting.
There are a number of other good horses ready to leave the gates along with some talented riders. This year may prove to have a long-shot as the winner.
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