Renegade leads as favorite in an unpredictable 152nd Kentucky Derby
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set to run this Saturday, with Mike Repole’s horse Renegade leading as the favourite. Despite its top billing, the race remains famously unpredictable, often delivering shocking upsets over the years. Renegade has drawn post position No. 1, a spot that hasn’t seen a winner in over 40 years. The colt’s strong form has still made it the bookmakers’ pick, but history suggests the race could go to an outsider.
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