East Avenue Tops Interest in Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Oct 28, 2024 Kevin Kerstein

Fans will have their first of six chances to bet on the 151st running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) when Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Wednesday at noon (all times Eastern). The pool features 38 individual betting interests as well as options for “All Fillies Foaled in 2022” and “All Other Colts and Geldings Foaled in 2022.”

Bettors can place $2 Win and Exacta wagers on horses in Pool 1 with betting to conclude Friday at 6 p.m. (all times Eastern) before the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) is staged at Del Mar.

The 10-1 individual favorite in Pool 1 is Breeders’ Futurity (GI) winner East Avenue, the undefeated colt owned by Godolphin and trained by Brendan Walsh who scored an eight-length debut win at Ellis Park before his decisive 5 ¼-length victory in the Breeders’ Futurity on Oct. 5. East Avenue is also expected to be the favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.

The complete lineup of betting interests and morning line odds for 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 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 Derby due to injury or illness, 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.