2018 Kentucky Derby Odds: Favorites, Contenders, Betting Lines
The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 5.
Twenty horses will make a "run for the roses" in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Justify is the betting favorite at 3-1 odds, followed by Mendelssohn (5-1) and Magnum Moon (6-1).
Justify drew the No. 7 post for the race. Mendelssohn was assigned to No. 14. Since 1900, the No. 7 post has produced eight Kentucky Derby winners.
A full list of odds is below.
Gate 1: Firenze Fire 50–1
Gate 2: Free Drop Billy 30-1
Gate 3: Promises Fulfilled 30-1
Gate 4: Flameaway 30–1
Gate 5: Audible 8–1
Gate 6: Good Magic 12-1
Gate 7: Justify 3-1
Gate 8: Lone Sailor 50-1
Gate 9: Hofburg 20-1
Gate 10: My Boy Jack 30-1
Gate 11: Bolt d’Oro 8-1
Gate 12: Enticed 30-1
Gate 13: Bravazo 50-1
Gate 14: Mendelssohn 5-1
Gate 15: Instilled Regard 50-1
Gate 16: Magnum Moon 6-1
Gate 17: Solomini 30-1
Gate 18: Vino Rosso 12-1
Gate 19: Noble Indy 30-1
Gate 20: Combatant 50-1
