135th Kentucky Derby: Odds slashed for I Want Revenge

For those keeping up with the 2009 Kentucky Derby and the odds on the contenders - we have a slash in the odds on "I Want Revenge". The thoroughbred, still the odds-on favorite to win this year's Kentucky Derby, has received shorter odds by the popular online sportsbook Bodog. The odds on "I Want Revenge" to win the Derby have been cut to 7/2 at the offshore sportsbook, still leading on his competitors by twice the odds.

Following "I Want Revenge" at Bodog is now "Quality Road" sitting on 5/1 to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby, which is set to start in a little over a week. Meanwhile Dunkirk has been snubbed by the bettors and his odds were adjusted from previous 5/1 to 11/2 to win the Kentucky Derby next month. Pioneer of the Nile is still holding on to his previous 6/1 odds, but Friesan Fire is now 13/2, another victim of the adjustments in the Kentucky Derby odds. These results were hardly unexpected, as we have warned bettors since the first time odds on the 2009 Kentucky Derby were posted - you must lock the number early, especially on the favorites. Keep in mind that the more people bet on a contender for the Run of the Roses, the shorter his odds to win will become. If you are eyeing any of the top two horses, now is the time to bet on the Kentucky Derby winner. Visit Bodog Sports for the full list of the 2009 Kentucky Derby odds, as well as to sign up and get 10% on every deposit you make with this famous sportsbook.

Published on 04/23/2009