Kentucky Derby 2014 Stalkers: Are They More Important Than Closers?
The Kentucky Derby 2014 stalkers are Danza, Samraat, Tapiture, Candy Boy and Ride On Curlin. Bet online at SportsBettingOnline.com and receive up to 10 percent back on your losses weekly or get a 50 percent cash bonus up to $500. Wager from your smartphone
A stalker as it pertains to horse racing is one that runs just behind the leaders.
Is this a good thing when it comes to the Kentucky Derby?
For sure it is. In fact, stalkers tend to be looked upon more favorably than horses known for their closing ability. That’s because, unlike closers, stalkers keep pace and do not necessarily need an extra boost of speed.
A great example of a stalker was Alydar in 1978. He had the misfortune of racing in the Kentucky Derby the same year as Triple Crown winner Affirmed. Nevertheless, he finished a close second to Affirmed that year.
Of this year’s stalkers, Danza had the shortest odds at 10-1.
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2014 Kentucky Derby Post Positions |
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Post |
Horse |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Odds |
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1 |
VACANT |
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2 |
Vicar's In Trouble |
Rosie Napravnik |
Mike Maker |
31-1 |
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3 |
Harry's Holiday |
Corey Lanerie |
Mike Maker |
61-1 |
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4 |
Uncle Sigh |
Irad Ortiz Jr. |
Gary Contessa |
41-1 |
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5 |
Danza |
Joe Bravo |
Todd Pletcher |
10-1 |
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6 |
California Chrome |
Victor Espinoza |
Art Sherman |
+245 |
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7 |
Samraat |
Jose Ortiz |
Rick Violette Jr. |
12-1 |
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8 |
We Miss Artie |
Javier Castellano |
Todd Pletcher |
52-1 |
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9 |
General A Rod |
Joel Rosario |
Mike Maker |
26-1 |
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10 |
Vinceremos |
Joe Rocco Jr. |
Todd Pletecher |
50-1 |
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11 |
Wildcat Red |
Luis Saez |
Jose Garoffalo |
23-1 |
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12 |
Dance With Fate |
Corey Nakatani |
Peter Eurton |
26-1 |
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13 |
Chitu |
Martin Garcia |
Bob Baffert |
31-1 |
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14 |
Medal Count |
Robby Albarado |
Dale Romans |
23-1 |
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15 |
Tapiture |
Ricardo Santana Jr. |
Steve Asmussen |
12-1 |
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16 |
Intense Holiday |
John Velazquez |
Todd Pletcher |
8-1 |
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17 |
Commanding Curve |
Shaun Bridgmohan |
Dallas Stewart |
31-1 |
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18 |
Candy Boy |
Gary Stevens |
John Sadler |
21-1 |
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19 |
Ride On Curlin |
Calvin Borel |
William G. Gowan |
20-1 |
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20 |
Wicked Strong |
Rajiv Maragh |
James A. Jerkens |
10-1 |
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
