Well, well, well! Look what we’ve got here, folks! The mother of all derbies is upon us- The Kentucky Derby 2017. And boy, are things going to get exciting!
Let’s Get Down to Business: The Post Positions, Silks, and Odds
Get ready to place your bets, ladies and gentlemen! Here’s the complete list of post positions, silks, and odds for the 2017 Kentucky Derby!
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lookin At Lee | Steve Asmussen | Corey J. Lanerie | 20-1 |
| 2 | Thunder Snow (IRE) | Saeed bin Suroor | Christophe Soumillon | 20-1 |
| 3 | Fast and Accurate | Mike Maker | Channing Hill | 50-1 |
| 4 | Untrapped | Steve Asmussen | Ricardo Santana Jr. | 30-1 |
| 5 | Always Dreaming | Todd Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | 5-1 |
| 6 | State of Honor | Mark Casse | Jose Lezcano | 30-1 |
| 7 | Girvin | Joe Sharp | Mike E. Smith | 15-1 |
| 8 | Hence | Steve Asmussen | Florent Geroux | 15-1 |
| 9 | Irap | Doug O'Neill | Mario Gutierrez | 20-1 |
| 10 | Gunnevera | Antonio Sano | Javier Castellano | 15-1 |
| 11 | Battle of Midway | Jerry Hollendorfer | Flavien Prat | 30-1 |
| 12 | Sonneteer | J. Keith Desormeaux | Kent J. Desormeaux | 50-1 |
| 13 | Jockey Club Derby | Todd Pletcher | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. | 30-1 |
| 14 | Classic Empire | Mark Casse | Julien R. Leparoux | 4-1 |
| 15 | McCraken | Ian Wilkes | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr. | 5-1 |
| 16 | Tapwrit | Todd Pletcher | Jose L. Ortiz | 20-1 |
| 17 | Irish War Cry | Graham Motion | Rajiv Maragh | 6-1 |
| 18 | Gormley | John A. Shirreffs | Victor Espinoza | 15-1 |
| 19 | Practical Joke | Chad Brown | Joel Rosario | 20-1 |
| 20 | Patch | Todd Pletcher | Tyler Gaffalione | 30-1 |
With so many horses in the race, it’s impossible to predict who will come out on top! However, based on the post positions, silks, and odds, we can evaluate each horse’s overall chances of winning.
Watch Out for These Horses
Classic Empire: With ML odds of 4-1, this horse is considered one of the favorites to win. With his strong closing speed and impressive performance at the Arkansas Derby, Classic Empire is certainly a force to be reckoned with.
McCraken: Another favorite to win, McCraken has ML odds of 5-1. What makes him stand out is his consistent performance over the years. With seven starts and five wins, McCraken is considered one of the most reliable horses in the race.
Irish War Cry: This unpredictable horse has shown flashes of greatness in the past. With ML odds of 6-1, it’s difficult to predict how he will perform. However, his impressive win at the Wood Memorial should give his fans plenty of hope.
Always Dreaming: With ML odds of 5-1, this horse is a real contender. What makes him stand out is his stamina- he’s known for being able to maintain his speed over long distances. If he can pace himself during the race, he might just come out on top!
And That’s a Wrap!
It’s going to be one heck of a race, folks! So make sure you place your bets and get your popcorn ready. With Classic Empire, McCraken, Irish War Cry, and Always Dreaming leading the pack, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on top. Here’s to an exciting day at the Kentucky Derby!
