2016 Florida Derby Betting Odds: Mohaymen vs. Nyquist

Gambling911.com has your 2016 Florida Derby betting odds for this all important Kentucky Derby prep race. 

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Mohaymen is the odds-on favorite at EVEN to win this year’s Florida Derby.

This year's race at Gulfstream Park is the most anticipated Florida Derby in decades with the best horse from each US coast challenging one another.

That other horse is Nyquist, with odds that would pay out slightly better than even at 6-5.

Doug O'Neill, Nyquist’ trainer, compares him with last year’s Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. 

"American Pharoah had that amazing gate speed, tons of class and a lot of stamina," he said.  "Nyquist has all of that. I really think it's a matter of keeping him injury free, getting some racing luck and I can see some crazy things happening."

Mohaymen though is 5-0 in his career thus far.

"All eyes and ears will be watching," Mohaymen trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said. "You don't get this East-West, undefeated two colts, prior to the Kentucky Derby. Usually it's the Kentucky Derby where you get it. It's a shame that one of them is going to be defeated, but they're both top horses and it's great for our industry."

Both Mohaymen and Nyquist are almost certainly heading to this year’s Kentucky Derby barring an illness or injury.

All odds appear below courtesy of our friends at BetPhoenix.

Mohaymen EVEN

Nyquist 6-5

Fellowship 15-1

Takeittotheedge 20-1

Majesto 20-1

Sawyer’s Mickey 30-1

Fashionable Freddy 30-1

Isofass 30-1

Chovanes 30-1

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com