See what Las Vegas thinks of this weekend's Derby preps
Judging by Las Vegas futures odds for the 2022 Kentucky Derby, the Fountain of Youth has the strongest field of the three 50-point preps this weekend.
The Grade 2 contest at Gulfstream Park is joined Saturday on the Road to the Kentucky Derby by the San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita and the Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct. Entries for the first to have been drawn; the Gotham will be drawn on Wednesday.
The tables below show the best odds available from either Caesars Sportsbook at William Hill Nevada or Circa Sports for the likely runners in the three races.
Although Las Vegas futures are not a perfect barometer, they offer insight to how bettors are thinking. For horses not listed, the two Las Vegas racebooks could add them this week.
Fountain of Youth, Gulfstream, 1 1/16 miles
The Pletcher pair carry the shortest prices of any of the runners in this week's qualifiers. Emmanuel is 2-for-2 and trying his first stakes. Mo Donegal is 4: 2-0-2 and finished third last out in the Holy Bull (G3).
| Horse | Trainer | Best Kentucky Derby futures odds |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel | Todd Pletcher | 18-1 |
| Mo Donegal | Todd Pletcher | 18-1 |
| Rattle N Roll | Ken McPeek | 30-1 |
| High Oak | Bill Mott | 35-1 |
| In Due Time | Kelly Breen | 40-1 |
| Giant Game | Dale Romans | 45-1 |
| Simplification | Antonio Sano | 100-1 |
| A. P.'s Secret | Saffie Joseph Jr. | 125-1 |
| Howling Time | Dale Romans | 150-1 |
| Markhamian | Juan Carlos Avila | 150-1 |
| Dean Delivers | Michael Yates | 200-1 |
| O Captain | Gustavo Delgato | 400-1 |
| Galt (AE) | Bill Mott | 300-1 |
San Felipe, Santa Anita, 1 1/16 miles
Forbidden Kingdom is an American Pharoah colt who won the San Vicente (G2) last out. Bob Baffert has two entered here but they are ineligible to receive Kentucky Derby qualifying points because of Baffert's suspension, which is the subject of litigation. If a Baffert runner finishes in the top four, those points would be vacated.
| Horse | Trainer | Best Kentucky Derby futures odds |
|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Kingdom | Richard Mandella | 25-1 |
| Doppelganger | Bob Baffert | 100-1 |
| Happy Jack | Doug O'Neill | 200-1 |
| Cabo Spirit | George Papaprodromou | 225-1 |
| Armagnac | Bob Baffert | NA |
| Beautiful Art | Simon Callaghan | NA |
| Worse Read Sanchez | Doug O'Neill | NA |
Gotham, Aqueduct, 1 mile
Morello is 2-for-2, with both wins at Aqueduct – the last a 5-length win in the Jimmy Winkfield. Again, note the disclaimer about Baffert's possible runner here.
| Horse | Trainer | Status | Best Kentucky Derby futures odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morello | Steve Asmussen | Probable | 45-1 |
| Golden Code | Todd Pletcher | Probable | 100-1 |
| Bold Journey | Bill Mott | Possible | 150-1 |
| Dean's List | Todd Pletcher | Probable | 150-1 |
| Rockefeller | Bob Baffert | Probable | 200-1 |
| Fromanothamutha | Raymond Handal | Probable | 300-1 |
| Life Is Great | Robert Klesaris | Possible | 350-1 |
| Eagle In Love | Rob Atras | Probable | NA |
| Glider | Mark Casse | Probable | NA |
| Noneedtoworry | Herold Whylie | Probable | NA |