CURRENT KENTUCKY DERBY ODDS

MAY 3, 2008

Odds are current and up to date as of 2 pm est May 3rd 2008

With April here and spring in the air that can only mean one thing. The Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown races are right around the corner. Here on this page we'll keep you updated on the current Kentucky Derby Odds. We will update these odds at least twice a week for most of April and then towards the end of April and leading up to the first Saturday in May, we'll update the odds daily so they will always be current.

As we start our coverage here at the beginning of April, the current favorite is Pyro at 3-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby. If you're looking to make a futures wager, there is absolutely no value in betting Pyro at those odds. So much can happen between now and the day of the race. You're best bet to make a score is to find a horse at fairly long odds who has been coming on strong and may actually have a shot.

It's been suggested that Pyros speed figures are slow. Those with better numbers would be Sierra Sunset who's current derby odds are 30-1. Or Cool Coal Man also with 30-1 odds and even Nikkisgoldensteed who has current Derby odds of 100-1! Now that would be a score.

Pay attention to the derby prep races like the Florida Derby and the Santa Anita Derby and look for potential contenders there. You can really set yourself up with a nice position on the Derby by doing a little homework now and taking advantage of some of the generous futures odds.

Check out our Kentucky Derby Coverage:

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Kentucky Derby Matchups

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