The 146th renewal of the “Run For The Roses,” which is the Kentucky Derby, is set to begin on September 5, 2020. For the first time since World War II, the event will not take place in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic happening all over the world. The news is confirmed by Bill Carstanjen, the CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., earlier this week.
Although it’s a bit disappointing that the Kentucky Derby is moved four months away from its usual date, this is to make sure that the organization abides by the security measures set by the government to avoid the spread of the virus. Also, you can visit TVG for more details on this horse race to be guided with the changes as the date is moved to September.
Since the Kentucky Derby will take place later this year, the horses will also have more time to prepare. Last weekend, we saw a few Kentucky Derby prep races that took place, causing a huge tilt in the current line up ranking. Hence, here is the latest odds ranking of the horses that are set to run in the Derby.
Modernist
Trained by William Mott, this racehorse tops the current Kentucky Derby odds ranking this week. He tallies 100-Derby points, which allows him to be on the top spot. He is one of the undefeated racehorses that will have the chance to compete in the Derby. He is also a titleholder for the recently concluded Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque that took place last February 15, 2020.
Authentic
Authentic is back on track as he takes the second place in the current Derby ranking. This racehorse is trained by Bob Baffert and bred by Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC. He competed in two notable Derby prep races, where he won and earned 60 points. He took first place in the Sham Stakes last January 4, 2020. At the same time, he is also the winner for the San Felipe Stakes that was held on March 7, 2020.
Ete Indien
Currently earning 54-Derby points, Ete Indien is on the third rank for the latest Kentucky Derby odds. This racehorse has been working a lot in many races last year as well as this year. Last year, he competed in the Dixie Bourbon Stakes, where he got the right place. On February 1, 2020, he ran in the Holy Bull Stakes and earned the second prize. Last February 29, 2020, he won the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes held at Gulfstream Park.
Nadal
Nadal is currently fourth in the 2020 Kentucky Derby odds ranking. He earned a total of 50-Derby qualifying points and is one of the undefeated racehorses that will compete in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. His recent achievements include winning a title in the San Vicente Stakes last February 9, 2020. Also, he ended in first place after he competed in the Rebel Stakes last March 14, 2020, at Oaklawn Park.
Mischevious Alex
Trained by Jason Servis and entry of the WinStar Farm, LLC, Mischevious Alex ties with Nadal in the current Kentucky Derby poll ranking. As of today, he has earned 50-derby points. He won the Swale Stakes last February 1, 2020, at Gulfstream Park. Aside from that, he also competed in the Gotham Stakes last March 7, 2020, where he also won the title.
Major Fed
Major Fed takes the 5th place in the recent Kentucky Derby ranking. He is an entry by Lloyd Madison IV, LLC, and trained by Gregory Foley, who earned a total of 40-Derby qualifying points. He placed second in the Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque, which happened last February 15, 2020.
Storm The Court
Storm the Court is an entry by the Stepping Stone Farm for the 2020 Kentucky Derby. He is trained by Peter Eurton, who earned the current 32-Derby qualifying points. He is the current TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile titleholder, and at the same time, placed third in the San Felipe Stakes last March 7, 2020.
Sole Volante
Earning about 30-Derby qualifying points, Sole Volante settles in 7th place for the latest Kentucky Derby odds ranking. He is trained by Patrick Biancone and owned by Flaxman Holdings Ltd. His recent achievements include a title he won in the Sam F. Davis Stakes last February 8, 2020. Also, he competed in the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby last March 7, 2020, where he got the second prize.
Takeaway
With the recent adjustments happening in the 2020 Kentucky Derby due to the Corona Virus outbreak, the racehorses who will compete in the Run For The Roses will have a lot more time to prepare. It enables them to develop effective skills to showcase excellent performance when the racing day finally comes. Thus, with the recent Derby odds ranking outlined above, you’ll have an idea which racehorse will likely win the Derby crown later this year.
[…] Modernist continues to rock in the 2020 Kentucky Derby odds ranking. During the early weeks of Derby trail, Modernist was not visible in many Derby prep races. He was not even part of the list of horses that gained high odds value to bet in the Run For The Roses. However, February was a good start for Modernist after accomplishing a huge Derby trail. […]