Updated
Updated · Courier Journal · May 2
Courier Journal names Renegade Kentucky Derby morning-line favourite
Updated
Updated · Courier Journal · May 2

Courier Journal names Renegade Kentucky Derby morning-line favourite

6 articles · Updated · Courier Journal · May 2
  • Renegade is listed at 4-1 ahead of Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1, with Chief Wallabee at 8-1 in the 152nd Run for the Roses.
  • The analysis describes a wide-open field, citing Renegade's Arkansas Derby finish, Irad Ortiz Jr. and trainer Todd Pletcher, while also outlining strengths and weaknesses for every contender.
  • It also notes multiple scratches, including Right to Party and The Puma, and highlights longer shots such as So Happy and Emerging Market as possible threats with modest improvement.
Beyond record speed figures, which contender's hidden data points to a potential upset in the Kentucky Derby?
With historical curses plaguing the favorites, which longshot has the best chance to steal the roses?
Can Todd Pletcher's Florida training strategy overcome the infamous curse of the Kentucky Derby's No. 1 post position?