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2011 Kentucky Derby Top Contenders
By Michael Dempsey
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All of the preps are in the books, and now the connections of the top twenty three-year-olds in graded earnings will prepare their runners for the biggest horse race in the U.S., the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby.
The likely betting favorite for the race will be Dialed In, the winner of the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on April 3.
Last year’s champion two-year-old Uncle Mo, who was defeated in his final Derby prep in the Wood Memorial at betting odds of 1/10 figures to garner plenty of attention in the wagering action.
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Post time for the Run for the Roses is 6:24 ET on Saturday, May 7 and will be televised on NBC.
Here is a look at the runners for this year’s Kentucky Derby in order of graded earnings along with early betting lines from Wynn Race and Sportsbook in Las Vegas
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Uncle Mo
Pedigree: Indian Charlie - Playa Maya, by Arch
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Last Race: Wood Memorial (3rd)
Graded Earnings: $1,360,000
Betting Odds: 8/1
Dialed In
Pedigree: Mineshaft - Miss Doolittle, by Storm Cat
Trainer: Nick Zito
Last Race: Florida Derby (Won)
Graded Earnings: $840,000
Betting Odds: 4/1
Archarcharch
Pedigree: Arch - Woodman's Dancer, by Woodman
Trainer: William H. Fires
Last Race: Arkansas Derby (Won)
Graded Earnings: $780,000
Betting Odds: 12/1
Comma to the Top
Pedigree: Bwana Charlie - Maggies Storm, by Stormy Atlantic
Trainer: Peter Miller
Last Race: Santa Anita Derby (2nd)
Graded Earnings: $671,000
Betting Odds: 40/1
Toby’s Corner
Pedigree: Bellamy Road - Brandon's Ride, by Mister Frisky
Trainer: Graham Motion
Last Race: Wood Memorial (Won)
Graded Earnings: $625,000
Betting Odds: 12/1
Pants On Fire
Pedigree: Jump Start - Cabo de Noche, by Cape Town
Trainer: Kelly Breen
Last Race: Louisiana Derby (Won)
Graded Earnings: $623,000
Betting Odds: 22/1
Midnight Interlude
Pedigree: War Chant - Midnight Kiss (NZ), by Groom Dancer
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Last Race: Santa Anita Derby (Won)
Graded Earnings: $600,000
Betting Odds: 18/1
Soldat
Pedigree: War Front - Le Relais, by Coronado's Quest
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
Last Race: Florida Derby (5th)
Graded Earnings: $540,000
Betting Odds: 20/1
Brilliant Speed
Pedigree: Dynaformer - Speed Succeeds, by Gone West
Trainer: Thomas Albertrani
Last Race: Toyota Blue Grass (Won)
Graded Earnings: $450,000
Betting Odds: 35/1
Master of Hounds
Pedigree: Kingmambo - Silk And Scarlet (GB), by Sadler's Wells
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Last Race: UAE Derby (2nd)
Graded Earnings: $441,884
Betting Odds: 25/1
Twice the Appeal
Pedigree: Successful Appeal - Double Boarded, by Cormorant
Trainer: Jeff Bonde
Last Race: Sunland Derby (Won)
Graded Earnings: $400,000
Betting Odds: 50/1
Nehro
Pedigree: Mineshaft - The Administrator, by Afleet
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Last Race: Arkansas Derby (2nd)
Graded Earnings: $400,000
Betting Odds: 6/1
Mucho Macho Man
Pedigree: Macho Uno - Ponche de Leona, by Ponche
Trainer: Katherine Ritvo
Last Race: Louisiana Derby (3rd)
Graded Earnings: $370,000
Betting Odds: 14/1
Decisive Moment
Pedigree: With Distinction - Lady Samira, by Dehere
Trainer: Juan Arias
Last Race: Vinery Racing Spiral (2nd)
Graded Earnings: $301,000
Betting Odds: 40/1
Animal Kingdom
Pedigree: Leroidesanimaux (Brz) - Dalicia (Ger), by Acatenango
Trainer: Graham Motion
Last Race: Vinery Racing Spiral (Won)
Graded Earnings: $285,000
Betting Odds: 30/1
Stay Thirsty
Pedigree: Bernardini - Marozia, by Storm Bird
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Last Race: Florida Derby (7th)
Graded Earnings: $260,000
Betting Odds: 50/1
Santiva
Pedigree: Giant's Causeway - Slide, by Smarten
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
Last Race: Toyota Blue Grass (9th)
Graded Earnings: $242,397
Betting Odds: 40/1
Watch Me Go
Pedigree: West Acre - Sabbath Song, by Deputy Minister
Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell
Last Race: Illinois Derby (6th)
Graded Earnings: $235,500
Betting Odds: 75/1
Shackleford
Pedigree: Forestry - Oatsee, by Unbridled
Trainer: Dale Romans
Last Race: Florida Derby (2nd)
Graded Earnings: : $212,000
Betting Odds: 18/1
Twinspired
Pedigree: Harlan's Holiday - Historical Drive, by El Prado (Ire)
Trainer: Michael Maker
Last Race: Toyota Blue Grass (2nd)
Graded Earnings: $197,500
Betting Odds: 60/1
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
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