America’s “Greatest Sports In Two Minutes” is now back on track after a forced rescheduling last September 2020. The Kentucky Derby, under the supervision of the newest track President, Mike Anderson, will begin on April 30-May 1, 2021, highlighting another batch of three-year-old colts working in the dirt track.
Called the “Run For The Roses,” the Kentucky Derby is one of America’s grandest horse racing competitions. It is the first jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown Series, which was last won in 2018 via Justify. Aside from that, the Derby road is quite tough since hopefuls need to pass the Derby trails and gain enough points to earn their berth.
While it’s still early to get the list of entries that will run in the upcoming Derby, sportsbooks are slowly opening Future Wager as a potential favorite to win this year’s Derby. Below are the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 that you can bet from January 22-24, 2021.
Bezos (20/1)
Bob Baffert is starting the lineup of potential Derby runners this May, with Bezos headlining the list of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 this week. This colt is owned by SF Racing LLC and bred by Grousemont Farms. Aside from that, he got the pedigree of Mike Maker with AP Mink as his sire.
Caddo River (30/1)
Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Florent Geroux, Caddo River is another colt to bet on at the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW). This colt had already started working out last year, joining three Maiden Special Weight. He won the race last November 15, 2020, and is now a possible entrant to the Derby.
Capo Kane (30/1)
A multi-graded stakes winner at his young age, Harold Wyner is likely to send Capo Kane in the Run For The Roses this year. This colt is a sire of Street Sense and is bred by Rising Star Farm LLC. Capo Kane had started composing his form, winning his first Jerome Stakes title on New Year’s Day.
Concert Tour (15/1)
Another horse sired by Street Sense, Concert Tour, is part of the Week 2 KDFW. He is another entry of Baffert with Joel Rosario as his jockey. Concert Tour is owned and bred by Gary & Mary West Stables Inc. This colt had his first workout at Santa Anita Park last January 15 for the Maiden Special Weight, where he got the title.
Essential Quality (8/1)
Brad Cox is also headlining the Week 2 KDFW, sending a probable entrant by Essential Quality. He is sired by Tapit and is bred and owned by Godolphin LLC. This horse has already earned two titles last year: the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity.
Fire At Will (30/1)
Sired by Declaration of War, Fire At Will is joining the probable horses to run in the Kentucky Derby this May. He is trained by Michael J. Maker and ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr. Aside from that, this three-year-old colt is owned by Three Diamonds Farm and bred by Troy Rankin. Last year, he won three titles: the With Anticipation Stakes, Pilgrim Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.
Greatest Honour (50/1)
Competed in four Maiden Special Weights, Greatest Honour is joining the list of Week 2 Kentucky Derby Future Wager. This colt is sired by Tapit, trained by Claude R. McGaughey III, and ridden by Luis Saez. He is bred and owned by Courtlandt Farm.
Highly Motivated (20/1)
Following his sire Into Mischief’s footsteps, Highly Motivated might take his chance at the Derby this year. He is an entry by Chad Brown and Javier Castellano. Highly Motivated has his first workout in the Maiden Special Weight at Belmont Park. Apart from that, he got his first title at the Nyquist Stakes last November.
Hot Rod Charlie (30/1)
Conquering second place at the TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Hot Rod Charlie joins the KDFW Week 2 list. He is an entry by Doug F. O’Neill and Tyler Gaffalione. Also, this horse’s sire is Oxbow and is owned by Strauss Bros Racing and Roadrunner Racing, Boat Racing, LLC.
Jackie’s Warrior (20/1)
Another colt that can stir up the list of Kentucky Derby hopefuls this year is Jackie’s Warrior. She is a filly, with Maclean’s Music as her sire. Also, Jackie’s Warrior is trained by Steven M. Asmussen and ridden by Joel Rosario. She already made huge accomplishments last year, including two titles from Runhappy Hopeful Stakes and Champagne Stakes. Lastly, she was a fourth-place finisher at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.
Takeaway
The Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool gives every horse racing fan a clue of racehorses who want to view the Run For The Roses’ prestige this year. Aside from that, this event offers a betting game to risk upon, allowing punters to pick which horses will make it at Churchill Downs. So, make sure to get guided with these colts and bet the correct entry to win.