Racing odds for the 2024 Kentucky Derby and predicted winner - The Run for the Roses competition
In the world of horse racing, the excitement is building as we approach the 2026 Kentucky Derby, the 150th edition of the renowned event. Among the contenders vying for the coveted title, Fierceness has emerged as a strong favourite.
Trained by Brad Cox, Fierceness won the Florida Derby in a dominating fashion, beating Catalytic by what seemed like 15 lengths. The horse's impressive performance earned him the title of the outright +450 chalk for the Kentucky Derby.
However, it appears that Fierceness's odds for the 2025 Kentucky Derby are not listed among the top favourites for that event. The latest available Kentucky Derby odds show Journalism as the favourite at 3-1, and Fierceness was a notable favourite in the 2024 Derby but is not mentioned among the 2025 Derby contenders' odds.
Nevertheless, Fierceness has continued to prove his competitiveness in major races. He is prominently featured as the 9-5 favourite in the 2025 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, indicating his strong form this year.
Meanwhile, Catching Freedom, another contender, has been making waves. Trained up to the Kentucky Derby, Catching Freedom won the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby. If a rabbit presses Fierceness in the Kentucky Derby, Catching Freedom could potentially roll to the finish line from the back of the pack.
In the Arkansas Derby, Timberlake had a good trip, laying off the speed and making a run. Despite struggling after contesting the pace on the inside, Timberlake's performance was commendable, with jockey Christian Torres ensuring the horse had a desired trip.
Unfortunately, Muth, the winner of the Arkansas Derby, is ineligible to run at Churchill Downs due to Bob Baffert's ban extending to 2024.
As for Forever Young, who won the UAE Derby, it might be best to wait to put money behind him if you believe you can get a better price after the other Derby preps. Forever Young went wide throughout and had enough to get by Audubon in the stretch of the UAE Derby.
Regarding placing bets on the Kentucky Derby, the specific betting windows vary by sportsbook and jurisdiction but generally open several weeks to days before the race, with betting available until just before the start of the race. For major events like the Kentucky Derby, betting typically opens months in advance and closes moments before post time on race day, which is normally the first Saturday in May. Since it is currently August, betting for the next Kentucky Derby would likely not yet be open, but bets can be placed on other major races now, such as the Whitney Stakes.
In conclusion, while the 2025 Kentucky Derby odds for Fierceness are not currently listed, the horse has proven his competitiveness in major races. Catching Freedom could potentially challenge Fierceness in the Kentucky Derby, and Timberlake showed heart and guts in the Arkansas Derby. For those interested in betting on Fierceness now, the best option is to look at upcoming races like the Whitney Stakes or other Saratoga events where he is entered and favoured.
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