The best horses in the world will be on the board with the 2023 Kentucky Derby Odds. And that has significant meaning regarding the chances of every horse. To illuminate, even the longshots are world-class horses. While the Kentucky Derby favorites get all the headlines and public love, the longshots often bring a massive payday. As recently as 2022, Rich Strike on the blanket of roses as an 80-1 longshot. Also coming in from nowhere was Country House at 65-1 in 2019, Mine That Bird in 2009 at 50-1, and Giacomo at 50-1 in 2005.
2023 Kentucky Derby
| Date and Time: | Saturday, May 6, 2023 |
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| Location: | Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
2023 Kentucky Derby Odds
2023 Kentucky Derby Longshots SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, Kentucky Derby longshots beating the sportsbook is not a regular occurrence. But it happens enough to investigate each year. As mentioned earlier, long shots winning the Run for the Roses have happened more often in recent years. In like manner to stick and ball sports, horse racing is in a new era of parity.
Rocket Can 45-1
It is true that Rocket Can is a 45-1 long shot. Yet there is plenty of evidence that Rocket Can have a legitimate shot at winning the blanket of roses. Consider that Rocket Can won the Grade 3 Holy Bull on February 4, 2023. Following that win, Rocket Can finished second at the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth. Last time out, Rocket Can finished 4th at the Arkansas Derby.
Lord Miles 45-1
In like manner to Rocket Can, Lord Miles has the ability for surprise at the wire. Last time out, Lord Miles won the Grade 2 Wood Memorial on April 8, 2023. Previously, Lord Miles was 5th at the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby on March 11, 2023. And then, on February 4, 2023, Lord Miles finished 6th at the Grade 3 Holy Bull. Gamblers are trying to assess which Lord Miles they are going to get.
Raise Cain 42-1
Last time out for Raise Cain was a disappointing 5th place finish at the Grade 1 Blue Grass stakes on April 8, 2023. On the other hand, Raise Cain won the Grade 3 Gotham on March 4, 2023. Although Raise Cain has an inconsistent 2023 Kentucky Derby Odds record, his win at the Gotham gives him credibility.
Jaces’s Road 40-1
On the whole, Jace’s Road has shown enough potential to attract the attention of bargain hunters but not enough to convince others that he has a legitimate chance. Jace’s Road won the Gun Runner on December 26, 2022. And then he finished 5th at the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes. Last time out, Jace’s Road was 3rd at the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby.
Disarm 40-1
Last time out, Disarm finished 3rd at the Grade 3 Lexington on April 15, 2023. Previously, Disarm finished 2nd at the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby.
Reincarnate 35-1
Reincarnate generated attention from his win at the Grade 3 Sham on January 8, 2023. Following that win was a 3rd place finish at the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes on February 25, 2023. And then, on April 1, 2023, Reincarnate finished 3rd at the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.