What horse is favored to win the Kentucky Derby?

Cox’s Essential Quality is the 2-1 favorite in the latest 2021 Kentucky Derby odds, while Mandaloun and Baffert’s Medina Spirit are both 15-1. Midnight Bourbon (20-1) and Super Stock (30-1) also are long shots to finish at the front of the 19-horse 2021 Kentucky Derby field.

Who will win Kentucky Derby 2021?

7:01 p.m. — Medina Spirit holds off the rest of the field to win the 2021 Kentucky Derby! 7 p.m. — Medina Spirit takes the early lead with Soup and Sandwich not far behind.

Who will win the Derby 2020?

Mogul is currently 14-1 to win the 2020 Epsom Derby.

Will there be a Kentucky Derby in 2021?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Derby returns to its historic start date of the first Saturday in May in 2021 after being postponed because of COVID-19 last year, eventually being run in September with few fans in attendance.

What post position has never won the Kentucky Derby?

Notably, no horse has ever won from post-position 17 and the last time gate 17 produced a horse that even finished in the top five was 2005. Last year’s big Kentucky Derby favorite, Tiz the Law, initially drew post 17.

What happened at the Kentucky Derby 2021?

The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby, the nation’s premier thoroughbred race, took place on May 1. Medina Spirit won an upset victory by a head over runner-up Mandaloun. It was Baffert’s seventh victory in the Derby, the most of any trainer. The results of the colt’s drug test were announced May 9.

How much does the jockey win Kentucky Derby?

A winning jockey will take 10% of the horse’s purse at the Kentucky Derby, so $186,000 for this year’s Derby winner, John Velazquez (although this could change depending on the current investigation). That’s a huge payday in a sport where an average year’s earning can be $30,000-$40,000, according to Career Trend.

What’s the best draw for the Derby?

Since then, stall 10 has been the most successful draw with 10 winners, most recently Masar in 2018. Stall five is the second-most successful with six winners, followed by stall nine with five winners. By contrast, no horse drawn 2, 11, 16 or 20 has won the Derby since the introduction of starting stalls.

Are there any gray horses in the Kentucky Derby?

The last gray winner was Giacomo in 2005. Since then, 31 gray or roan horses have run in the Derby. Of that group, just three horses even finished on the board: Steppenwolfer (3rd, 2006), Eight Belles (2nd, 2008), Paddy O’Prado (3rd, 2010).

Are masks required at Kentucky Derby?

While Beshear has lifted Kentucky’s mask mandate for outdoor events with less than 1,000 people, masks are still required at the Derby due to high attendance. According to the track, guests are only allowed to unmask when in their seats or actively eating and drinking.