Forte, Angel of Empire Favored in Early Derby Wagering

Forte , morning-line choice for the Kentucky Derby (G1), is favored in early win wagering on the Derby but in the Oaks-Derby Double, Angel of Empire  is favored.

Florida Derby (G1) winner Forte  is 7-2 in early win wagering on the Derby. In the Oaks-Derby will-pay for bettors who selected 10-1 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Pretty Mischievous , the lowest return for a $1 wager is Angel of Empire at $53.88, making the Arkansas Derby (G1) winner the Derby favorite based on that pool.

With Forte being scratched the morning of May 5, horseplayers who wagered on him will receive refunds for win wagers and consolations for double wagers.

Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Tapit Trice  is the second-choice in both the early win wagering (5-1) and in the Oaks-Derby double ($71.25). Forte is the third-choice in the Oaks-Derby pool, (returning $72.51). Angel of Empire is the third choice in win wagering at 6-1.

Below is the wagering number, win odds after early wagering, a will-pay for a $1 Oaks-Derby Double ticket starting with Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous (No. 14).

Wagering number, horse, win odds, $1 Oaks-Double will-pay

1. Hit Show 34-1, $374.

2. Verifying 19-1, $155.02

3. Two Phil’s 9-1, $123.99

4. Confidence Game 20-1, $216.72

5. Tapit Trice 5-1, $71.25

6. Kingsbarns 12-1, $181.82 

7. Reincarnate 16-1, $411.95

8. Mage 20-1, $209.80 

Skinner SCRATCHED SCRATCHED

Practical Move SCRATCHED SCRATCHED

11. Disarm 27-1, $289.85

12. Jace’s Road 41-1 $895.82

13. Sun Thunder 37-1, $846.94

14 Angel of Empire 6-1, $53.88

15 Forte 7-2, $72.51

16 Raise Cain 39-1, $1,198.86

17 Derma Sotogake 8-1, $87.45

18 Rocket Can 36-1, $494.54

Lord Miles SCRATCHED

Continuar SCRATCHED

21 Cyclone Mischief 41-1, $657.11

22 Mandarin Hero 27-1, $170.17

23 King Russell 41-1, $988.59