BY BROCK SHERIDAN
Undefeated Florida-bred 2-year-old Rated by Merit, winner of the $100,000 FSS Dr. Fager and $200,000 FSS Affirmed, the first two legs of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes, has been assigned 60-1 odds in Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. The Wagering Pool opens Wednesday at noon EDT and closes at 6:00 p.m. EDT Friday before the running of the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade 1) at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
The pool features 40 betting interest with Grade 1 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity-winner East Avenue labeled as the 10-1 individual favorite. Other betting interests include “All Other Colts and Geldings Foaled in 2022” (4-5) and “All Fillies Foaled in 2022” (75-1).
Bettors can place $2 win and exacta wagers on horses in Pool 1.
The complete lineup of betting interests and morning line odds or Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager:
#1 (22) All American Dream (99-1);
#2 Authentic Strike (30-1);
#3 Built (99-1);
#4 Bullard (60-1);
#5 Chancer McPatrick (12-1);
#6 Citizen Bull (25-1);
#7 Dapper Moon (99-1);
#8 David of Athens (90-1);
#9 Dr Ruben M (90-1);
#10 East Avenue (10-1);
#11 Ecoro Azel (50-1);
#12 Ferocious (20-1);
#13 Filoso (90-1);
#14 Gaming (30-1);
#15 Getaway Car (30-1);
#16 Hill Road (99-1);
#17 Incentive Pay (75-1);
#18 Jonathan’s Way (12-1);
#19 Kalea Bay (30-1);
#20 Keewaydin (60-1);
#21 Lil Muggs (80-1);
#22 McKinzie Street (75-1);
#23 Mo Plex (99-1);
#24 Owen Almighty (60-1);
#25 Patch Adams (99-1);
#26 Praetor (50-1);
#27 Rated by Merit (60-1);
#28 Render Judgement (80-1);
#29 Rookie Card (99-1);
#30 Sandman (90-1);
#31 Shin Believe (99-1);
#32 Showcase (90-1);
#33 Sovereignty (25-1);
#34 Tip Top Thomas (50-1);
#35 Tiztastic (90-1);
#36 Touchy (99-1);
#37 Uncaged (75-1);
#38 Uncle Jim (90-1);
#39 All Fillies Foaled in 2022 (75-1); and
#40 All Other Colts & Geldings Foaled in 2022 (4-5).
The Kentucky Derby Future Wager will offer six pools ahead of the Kentucky Derby: Oct. 30-Nov. 1 (Pool 1); Nov. 28-Dec. 1 (Pool 2); Jan. 17-19 (Pool 3); Feb. 14-16 (Pool 4); March 14-16 (Pool 5) and April 3-5 (Pool 6). Pool 2 will also feature the Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager, while Pool 5 will include the Longines Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.
As in previous years, there are no refunds for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. If Churchill Downs officials determine a betting interest is unable to compete in the Kentucky Derby, wagering on that individual will be suspended immediately.
For more information, Brisnet.com past performances and real-time odds, visit www.kentuckyderby.com/futurewager before the pool opens Wednesday.
Portions of this story were taken directly from a Churchill Downs press release.
