Tiz the Law Favored in Derby Future Wager Pool 5

With the rescheduled Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) now 10 weeks away, Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Tiz the Law closed as the 2-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, with Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Honor A. P. the 6-1 second choice.

The pari-mutuel field of "All Other 3-Year-Old Males" closed as the 8-1 third choice and was followed in the betting by the Bob Baffert-trained duo of Santa Anita Derby runner-up Authentic at 11-1 and impressive seven-length debut winner Uncle Chuck at 13-1. Another horse who attracted attention was unbeaten Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby leader Café Pharoah, who closed at 14-1.

The Kentucky Derby Future Wager enables bettors to wager on possible Derby contenders in advance of America's greatest race at odds that could be more attractive than those available on the day of the race. 

On March 17, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that the 146th running of the 1 1/4-mile classic for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds would be rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5 amid public health concerns in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total handle for Pool 5 of the KDFW was $337,607 ($219,946 in the Win pool and $117,661 in Exactas). 

Dates for the remaining 2020 Kentucky Derby and Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) future pools are July 17-19 (Pool 6) and Aug. 7-9 (Pool 7). Pool 2 of the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager will coincide with the Derby's Pool 6.

Visit KentuckyDerby.com/FutureWager for more information.