- Note: Every statistic used will not count the 2020 Kentucky Derby due to all the differing variables the 2020 race season had compared to a normal year.
- The Kentucky Derby winning time is set at 2:02.65, a number that is higher than six of the last seven Kentucky Derby’s.
- The winning horse saddlecloth number to be between 11-15 has EVEN odds, range contains the two favorites.
- Odds set at +230 for winning horse’s trainer to have won the Derby before.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 2021 Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday, May 1, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
With the first leg of the triple crown comes many opportunities for prop bets. Sports betting sites have a wide variety of different prop bets, but the following are among the most interesting ones available.
Kentucky Derby Winning Time: O/U 2:02.65
The betting line for the winning time of the Kentucky Derby has been set at 2:02.65 this year. One thing horse racing bettors should know is that the winning time has gone over that number in six of the last seven Kentucky Derby’s.
Things such track quality and weather make an impact on the winning time, but for the over to only hit once in the past seven years is a trend worth acknowledging.
Kentucky Derby Winning Time Betting Odds
- Over 2:02.65 (-120)
- Under: 2:02.65 (-120)
Winning Saddlecloth Number: 11-15 (EVEN)
The two betting favorites of this race are Essential Quality and Rock Your World and both happen to land in this range. Essential Quality is No. 14 while Rock Your World is No. 15. Those who can’t pick a winner against the rest of the field might feel safer getting either of the two favorites at EVEN odds.
2021 Kentucky Derby - Winning Horse Saddle Cloth Number - Groups
- 11-15 EVEN
- 6-10 +233
- 16-20 +350
- 1-5 +450
First Time Derby Winning Trainer Set at -360
In order to find out if a trainer is about to win their first Kentucky Derby, we need to find out which trainers that have already won one have a shot. If anyone thinks that a Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert or Doug O’Neill hose is going to win, they can cash in on +230 odds.
Pletcher has three horses in the race in Known Agenda (+800), Dynamic One (+4000) and Sainthood (+4500) while Baffert has Medina Spirit (+1400) and O’Neill has Hot Rod Charlie (+800).
Between Known Agenda, Hot Rod Charlie, and Medina Spirit the betting the No will give you three of the top six favorites at odds of +230. The rest of the field would earn -360 odds
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2021 Kentucky Derby - Will It Be A First Time Kentucky Derby Win For The Winning Trainer?
- Yes -360
- No +230
Last Place Finisher Saddlecloth: Odd or Even
The last place finisher’s saddlecloth number is listed as a -120 pick ‘em. These odds are interesting in the fact that it really is a 50/50 shot on which it’ll be. It’s kind of like betting on the heads or tails on the Super Bowl coin toss.
No matter who the worst horse is in the race, there will be surely be an owner that tells their jockey if they can’t place towards the top, just pull back and make sure the horse doesn’t get hurt and can live to race another day.
2021 Kentucky Derby - Last Place Horse's Saddlecloth Number Will Be Odd Or Even?
- Even -120
- Odd -120
How Many Words Will Be in The Winning Horse’s Name?
Online sportsbooks are giving people a chance to predict how many words will be in the Kentucky Derby winner’s name. This is maybe the most interesting of all the prop bets.
Betting on the favorite, two words, will put Essential Quality, Known Agenda, Medina Spirit, Highly Motivated and Midnight Bourbon in play. Those are five of the seven horses listed as the most likely winners.
2021 Kentucky Derby - How Many Words Will Be In The Name Of The Derby Winner?
- 2 -275
- 3 Or More +190
- 1 +700
Going with three will bring Rock Your World and Hot Rod Charlie into play, which are two of the top four choices, while betting on the underdog, one word, will leave you with a handful of longshots headlined by Mandaloun (+2200).
How to Watch
The 2021 Kentucky Derby will take place on May 1 with the race projected to start around 6:57 p.m. EST on NBC.
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