Union Rags Odds to Win 2012 Kentucky Derby at 5 to 1

Written by :

Don Shapiro

Published on :

30 April, 2012

Union Rags, the originally favorite to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby, was now coming in at 5 to 1 odds, just shy of Bodemeister. All odds were courtesy of WagerWeb.com, which was offering up to $1000 in FREE CASH for qualified customers who join today.

Union Rags came in 1^st at the Fountain of Youth, but has since seen some diminished value with his 3^rd place finish at the coveted Florida Derby.

Union Rags also finished 2^nd in the Breeders Cup Juvenile behind Hansen, who is now instilled as a 14-1 long shot.

"When you look back at the race, it was a key," Union Rags trainer Michael Matz said. "And, a lot of those horses have done well. I think this is a pretty competitive crop."

The top five graded stakes earners are all from the 13-horse field that started at the Juvenile.

James Scully of ESPN.com attempted to explain why Union Rags may have suffered a setback racing at the Florida Derby:

“Union Rags was trapped down on the rail most of the way last time, experiencing a less-than-favorable trip before coming up about a length short in the final furlong, but that experience could do him a ton of good in the bulky field. The stalker is very dangerous.”

All odds to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby appear below and were available at WagerWeb.com, which will update odds regularly so be sure to check their site here.

Bodemeister +400 or 4/1
Union Rags +500 or 5/1

Gemologist +700 or 7/1

Alpha +1400 or 14/1

Creative Cause +1100

Dullahan +700

Hansen +1400

I’LL Have Antoher +1200

Take Charge Indy +1200

El Padrino +2000

Went The Day Well +2000

Daddy Nose Best +2000

Daddy Long Legs +2500