Well well well, looks like it’s that time of year again - the Kentucky Derby! And boy oh boy, do we have some juicy updates for all you horse racing fanatics out there. So grab your mint juleps and your fanciest hats, and let’s dive right in!
Tiz The Law: drawing us the perfect post position
Alright, let’s start with Tiz the Law, the current favorite to win it all. The colt drew the 17th post position, which is not too shabby if you ask me. I mean, it’s not the coveted number 1 position, but it’s close enough.
Rankings shakeup: who’s in, who’s out?
Now let’s move on to the rankings - oh boy, some horses have been moving and shaking! At the top of the list, we have Essential Quality, followed closely by Hot Rod Charlie and Super Stock.
The lineup we’ve all been waiting for
Now onto the good stuff - the 142nd Kentucky Derby post positions have been revealed! Without further ado:
- Known Agenda
- Like the King
- Brooklyn Strong
- Keepmeinmind
- Sainthood
- O Besos
- Mandaloun
- Medina Spirit
- Hot Rod Charlie
- Midnight Bourbon
- Dynamite
- Helium
- Hidden Stash
- Essential Quality
- Rock Your World
- King Fury
- Tiz the Law
Let’s take a closer look at those silks
Now, you can’t talk about horse racing without talking about fashion. Let’s dive into some of the most elaborate and colorful silks on display at this year’s Derby. We’ve got everything from classic all-white ensembles to bold yellows and bright blues. Who said horse racing was a dull affair?
The contest to end all contests
And for all of you betting enthusiasts out there, we’ve got just the thing for you - the West Point Thoroughbreds Kentucky Oaks/Derby Contest! There are some pretty sweet prizes up for grabs, so get your picks in and cross those fingers.
Get your printer ready for this one
If you’re anything like me, you like to have a physical copy of everything. Luckily, someone has created the ultimate printable lineup sheet for the 2016 Kentucky Derby. It may be five years old, but the horses are still just as cute!
Let’s talk odds
And last but certainly not least, let’s take a look at the odds for this year’s race. Essential Quality, Hot Rod Charlie and Super Stock are looking pretty good, while poor King Fury has some seriously long odds. But hey, you never know what can happen on race day!
And there you have it, folks. All the latest and greatest news and updates regarding the Kentucky Derby. Who are you rooting for this year? Let us know in the comments! As always, happy betting!
