Kentucky Derby Morning Line Odds

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The Kentucky Derby, in addition to being one of the most important sports events of the year, is also one of the most bet on events. In 2012 over $187 million was bet on the Kentucky Derby according to figure provided by Churchill Downs, the racetrack where the Derby takes place.

For those of you who wish to wade into the wild world of gambling on horse races it is useful to know the odds in order to formulate the best "strategy," as much as one can exist in gambling. Here are the morning line odds that were announced this Wednesday afternoon after the post position draft: 

1. Black Onyx 50-1

2. Oxbow 30-1

3. Revolutionary 10-1

4. Golden Soul 50-1

5. Normandy Invasion 12-1

6. Mylute 15-1

7. Giant Finish 50-1

8. Goldencents 5-1

9. Overanalyze 15-1

10. Palace Malice 20-1

11. Lines of Battle 30-1

12. Itsmyluckyday 15-1

13. Falling Sky 50-1

14. Verrazano 4-1

15. Charming Kitten 20-1

16. ORB 7-2

17. Will Take Charge 20-1

18. Frac Daddy 50-1

19. Java’s War 15-1

20. Vyjack 15-1