2014 Kentucky Derby: Odds To Win (Early)

Prior to Wednesday evening’s post position draw, 2014 Kentucky Derby odds to win offered some tremendous value in some cases.  The draw positions for some of this year’s contenders were expected to either reduce the odds based on a positive outcome. 

Then again, placing an early wager on the Kentucky Derby could be risky should that horse be given a poor post position (most spots 10-20 are typically considered a disadvantage.

Early favorite California Chrome had odds of slightly greater than 2/1 but, in the event he is selected to take on either the 1, 5, 8 or 10 spots we could see this price slashed significantly. 

Should California Chrome draw at the number 20 spot, we will likely see his odds get much longer.  Only one horse in the history of the Kentucky Derby has won from this position.

Below are the early odds on the 2014 Kentucky Derby.  For the latest updated odds go to Sportsbook.com here.

California Chrome +225

Wicked Strong +550

Hoppertunity 7/1

Intense Holiday 11/1

Danza 11/1

Samraat 15/1

Ride On Curlin 16/1

Wildcat Red 16/1

Candy Boy 20/1

Dance With Fate  20/1

Tapiture 25/1

Vicars In Trouble 25/1

General A Rod 25/1

Uncle Sigh 35/1

Medal Count 35/1

Chitu 35/1

Commanding Curve 55/1

Harrys Holiday 65/1

Vinceremos 65/1

We Miss Artie 65/1

Pablo Del Monte 80/1

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com