2019 Kentucky Derby odds, predictions

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[Libloather]

Check out the latest Kentucky Derby odds below, then visit SportsLine to see Demling's early picks for the Kentucky Derby.

Omaha Beach 7-2
Roadster 7-2
Improbable 5-1
Maximum Security 6-1
Game Winner 7-1
Tacitus 14-1
By My Standards 14-1
War of Will 16-1
Code of Honor 18-1
Vekoma 20-1
Spinoff 25-1
Win Win Win 25-1
Anothertwistafate 40-1
Haikal 50-1
Long Range Toddy 50-1
Cutting Humor 60-1
Tax 60-1
Bodeexpress 100-1
Country House 100-1
Gray Magician 100-1
Master Fencer 100-1
Plus Que Parfait 100-1
Signalman 200-1
Sueno 300-1

[Libloather]

Full title - 2019 Kentucky Derby odds, predictions: Expert who has nailed 9 Derby-Oaks Doubles unveils early picks

[ConservativeStatement]

I have Restless Rider in the KY Oaks at 10-1. Still undecided on the Derby.

[RetiredTexasVet]

I predict the fastest horse will win again.

[hardspunned]

Tacitus at 14-1 looks very appealing to me. I thought he had an excellent derby prep in the Wood Memorial.

[Libloather]

Kentucky Derby 2019 point standings

Leaderboard for qualifying points to the 2019 Kentucky Derby, which will be run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Points are earned by the top four finishers in designated Kentucky Derby prep races.

Rank Horse Trainer Points Non-Restricted Stakes Earnings

1. Tacitus Bill Mott 150 $610,000
2. Omaha Beach Richard Mandella 137.5 $1,050,000
3. Vekoma George Weaver 110 $747,600
4. Plus Que Parfait Brendan Walsh 104 $1,540,400
5. Roadster Bob Baffert 100 $636,000
6. By My Standards Bret Calhoun 100 $600,000
7. Maximum Security Jason Servis 100 $582,800
8. Game Winner Bob Baffert 85 $1,810,000
9. Code of Honor Shug McGaughey 74 $432,070
10. Haikal Kiaran McLaughlin 70 $322,500
11. Improbable Bob Baffert 65 $589,520
12. War of Will Mark Casse 60 $440,840
13. Long Range Toddy Steve Asmussen 53.5 $830,000
14. Tax Danny Gargan 52 $307,500
15. Cutting Humor Todd Pletcher 50 $462,467
16. Win Win Win Mike Trombetta 50 $350,000
17. Country House Bill Mott 50 $220,000
18. Gray Magician Peter Miller 41 $526,000
19. Spinoff Todd Pletcher 40 $224,000
20. Master Fencer (JPN) Koichi Tsunoda Japan Road to Derby $234,392
21. Bodexpress Gustavo Delgado 40 $188,000
22. Signalman Kenny McPeek 38 $496,840
23. Anothertwistafate Blaine Wright 38 $268,960
24. Sueno Keith Desormeaux 32 $285,000
25. Bourbon War Mark Hennig 31 $137,200
26. Instagrand Jerry Hollendorfer 30 $276,000
27. Mucho Gusto Bob Baffert 24 $286,800
28. Knicks Go Ben Colebrook 20 $675,085
29. Owendale Brad Cox 20 $124,000
30. Outshine Todd Pletcher 20 $74,500

Horses not listed - Sidelined, inactive or appear to be no longer under serious Kentucky Derby consideration

https://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-2019-point-standings

[ConservativeStatement]

The Wood was odd last year when Johnny Velazquez was not DQ’d — I thought he should have come down — but later fined for his ride.

This year, there was the 15-day suspension eventually awarded to visiting rider Nik Juarez for his rough ride from the gate.

Tacitus could very well win, certainly in the discussion but not among my top picks just yet. I will wait for the draw and immediately scratch whoever draws the rail.

[fatman6502002]

Omaha Beach will win the Derby going away, by far the best horse in the race.

[ConservativeStatement]

Mike Smith’s decision to pick Mandella’s horse and not Roadster (Baffert) is a clear indication of Omaha beach’s potential.

[libertylover]

Well, since they changed the words to “My Old Kentucky Home” decades ago they may still play it.

[X-FID]

With the name “Omaha Beach” It would be great thing to see.

[libertylover]

Some liberals want to ban horse racing.

[basalt]

i really like WIN WIN WIN....he keeps hitting the board running late and is bred for distances. The field is so wide open, he cold be a fat 25-30 to 1...

[basalt]

Jose Ortiz will def have TACITUS right there at the top of the lane....him and his brother Irad are probably among the top 5 riders in the world right now...

[Yaelle]

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[o-n-money]

Have to look at Long Range Toddy. He is supposed to be a late runner, yet he was up close to the pace in the Oaklawn Derby. This could be the tightener the trainer wanted. He will be big odds.

[CaliforniaCraftBeer]

[MikelTackNailer]

I believe I have “a dog in that hunt”. LOL

[SomeCallMeTim]

Omaha Beach will win the Derby going away, by far the best horse in the race.

I keep hearing that... I DON'T see it in the record. There are at least 5 other horses that have run as well at Omaha Beach. The last time he ran against Game Winner, GW lost by a NOSE, but was gaining on him... despite GW having a horrible trip.

I like Omaha Beach, but... I don't see him as being much (or, ANY) better than Game Winner, Tacitus, Maximum Security, Roadster, or Improbable.

I think this race is WIDE OPEN.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Are my eyes deceiving me or did NBC ditch Johnny WEIRD and his homo celebration?

[Libloather]

I thought about it for about a second. Haven’t seen that train wreck this time around. As Earnhardt Jr. put it, “It’s just like Talladega with better clothes.”