The Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses is just six months away - are you ready?

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So I am sitting here freezing in Maryland thanks to a vicious cold front and all I can think about is the Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby, now just six months away.

Well maybe not really, but I did want to get off the earliest article I ever prepared on the Derby so here it is.  Thanks to USA Sports we now have an early look at the Derby favorites though none of them could make the actual starting gate come the first Saturday in May.

By: Luke Kerr-Dineen | November 9, 2017 2:19 pm  

The 2018 Kentucky Derby is still a solid six months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited about it. Bovada released its first slate of odds today, and I must say: there’s some pretty good names in the mix.

2018 Kentucky Derby Odds

Bolt Doro 7/1

Good Magic 10/1

Hollywood Star 12/1

Mendelssohn 20/1

Montauk 20/1

Free Drop Billy 28/1

Solomini 28/1

Firenze Fire 33/1

St Patrick’s Day 33/1

The Tabulator 33/1

Engage 40/1

Sporting Chance 40/1

Avery Island 50/1

Runaway Ghost 50/1

Lone Sailor 60/1

Bravazo 66/1

Dak Attack 66/1

Enticed 66/1

Nero 66/1

Promises Fulfilled 66/1

Airtouch 85/1

Argosy Fleet 85/1

Flameaway 85/1

Mourinho 85/1

Run Away 85/1

Saxon Warrior 85/1

It’s worth noting that many of these horses won’t make it to the race. Between injuries, poor form and other issues, many of the trainers will simply opt out.

Nevertheless, as you can see, Bolt D’Oro stands as the early favorite after a solid showing at the Breeders’ Cup. I’m also quite enjoying the fact that there’s a horse named “Mourinho” — the former Chelsea and current Manchester United manager — due to run.

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