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2024 Kentucky Derby Trainer Odds
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By TVG Staff
Updated May 1, 2024
When considering the various wagering angles to take on the 2024 Kentucky Derby, one you may have missed is betting on the trainers you believe can saddle the winner.
Looking at the form of horses like Fierceness, Sierra Leone, Catching Freedom, Just a Touch, Just Steel, and Forever Young to predict their Kentucky Derby chances can be tough. However, knowing they are trained by Todd Pletcher, Chad Brown, Brad Cox, Brad Cox, D. Wayne Lukas, and Yoshito Yahagi can make it easier. Knowing who trains a horse, you can learn what their record is in big races like the Kentucky Derby, and make smarter handicapping decisions.
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Watch FanDuel Racing’s live, commercial-free, racing coverage of Derby Week on FanDuel TV+ beginning Saturday, 4/29 – Thursday 5/4. FanDuel TV will also be on-site at Churchill Downs providing comprehensive coverage, including the latest news, analysis, and handicapping insights in the days leading up to the Derby.
Hundreds of different bets are available from straight wagers to exotics and even jockey betting, so why not take a chance on your favorite too?
Historical trainers with the most Kentucky Derby winners of all time include Ben Jones (6), Herbert “Derby Dick” Thompson (4), James “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons (3), and Max Hirsch.
Among active trainers eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby, D. Wayne Lukas (4), Doug O’Neill (2), Todd Pletcher (2), and Nick Zito (2) lead the standings. (Bob Baffert has six after the disqualification of Medina Spirit from the 2021 Kentucky Derby, but Baffert is also currently suspended. No horses were moved from his barn to another barn by the eligibility deadline, so he will not be a factor on the Triple Crown trail until the Preakness.)
Several trainers have more than one horse in, which will change their odds to be lower in a trainer market as they have more shots to win. Chad Brown has qualifying points leader Sierra Leone, who won the Blue Grass (G1) impressively, as well as longer shot Domestic Product, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (G3). Brad Cox sends out a pair, as well: Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom and Blue Grass second-place finisher Just a Touch. (He entered three, but Lexington (G3) winner Encino scratched Tuesday.) Danny Gargan also sends out a pair, Remsen (G2) winner Dornoch as well as surprise Wood Memorial (G2) second-place finisher Society Man.
Kentucky Derby Trainer Odds
The Kentucky Derby was drawn on Saturday, April 27. This is a few days earlier than usual, but it is great for bettors since it gives everybody a whole week to think about the confirmed field, complete with draw information.
This is the field for the 2024 Kentucky Derby including post positions, trainers, and morning-line odds for each horse.
| Rank | Horse | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dornoch | Danny Gargan | 20-1 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | Chad Brown | 3-1 |
| 3 | Mystik Dan | Kenny McPeek | 20-1 |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | Brad Cox | 8-1 |
| 5 | Catalytic | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 30-1 |
| 6 | Just Steel | D. Wayne Lukas | 20-1 |
| 7 | Honor Marie | Whit Beckman | 20-1 |
| 8 | Just a Touch | Brad Cox | 10-1 |
| 9 | Encino | Brad Cox | 20-1 |
| 10 | T O Password | Daisuke Takayanagi | 30-1 |
| 11 | Forever Young | Yoshito Yahagi | 10-1 |
| 12 | Track Phantom | Steve Asmussen | 20-1 |
| 13 | West Saratoga | Larry Demeritte | 50-1 |
| 14 | Endlessly | Michael McCarthy | 30-1 |
| 15 | Domestic Product | Chad Brown | 30-1 |
| 16 | Grand Mo the First | Victor Barboza, Jr. | 50-1 |
| 17 | Fierceness | Todd Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 18 | Stronghold | Phil D’Amato | 20-1 |
| 19 | Resilience | Bill Mott | 20-1 |
| 20 | Society Man | Danny Gargan | 50-1 |
| 21 | Epic Ride | John Ennis | 30-1 |
| 22 | Mugatu | Jeff Engler | 30-1 (AE) |
Betting on Kentucky Derby Trainers
When available, the odds compiled in the winning trainer market are of course not based on the respective handlers’ all-time record, but rather whether or not they gave a strong Kentucky Derby contender this year.
If your favorite trainer is listed at huge Kentucky Derby odds, think twice before making a wager. If they have a strong under-the-radar Derby contender and they have a record of getting late bloomers to run well in the first Saturday in May, a longshot bet may make sense. If not, another wager may be more prudent.
On the other hand, if a trainer has multiple live Kentucky Derby contenders, it may still make sense to take a shorter price in the trainer market. After all, this means they have more chances to win than trainers with only one live prospect.
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1) When is the Kentucky Derby?
The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
2) Which horse is the best bet for the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
Handicapping can be tough, but using information from Derby prep races will help. Stay up-to-date with our Kentucky Derby contenders list to see who is in the running.
3) What bets does the Kentucky Derby offer?
There are a range of Kentucky Derby wagers available, from classic win, place, and show bets to those a little more exotic.
4) How are Kentucky Derby odds calculated?
2024 Kentucky Derby odds are decided on the pari-mutuel system, with potential returns shown including a $2 stake. For basic odds, if a horse is 3-1 and you bet $10, you would receive $40 back in total if it wins: $30 in winnings, plus your initial $10 stake.
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Updated May 1, 2024
When considering the various wagering angles to take on the 2024 Kentucky Derby, one you may have missed is betting on the trainers you believe can saddle the winner.
Looking at the form of horses like Fierceness, Sierra Leone, Catching Freedom, Just a Touch, Just Steel, and Forever Young to predict their Kentucky Derby chances can be tough. However, knowing they are trained by Todd Pletcher, Chad Brown, Brad Cox, Brad Cox, D. Wayne Lukas, and Yoshito Yahagi can make it easier. Knowing who trains a horse, you can learn what their record is in big races like the Kentucky Derby, and make smarter handicapping decisions.
Live Derby Week Coverage on FanDuel TV+
Watch FanDuel Racing’s live, commercial-free, racing coverage of Derby Week on FanDuel TV+ beginning Saturday, 4/29 – Thursday 5/4. FanDuel TV will also be on-site at Churchill Downs providing comprehensive coverage, including the latest news, analysis, and handicapping insights in the days leading up to the Derby.
Hundreds of different bets are available from straight wagers to exotics and even jockey betting, so why not take a chance on your favorite too?
Historical trainers with the most Kentucky Derby winners of all time include Ben Jones (6), Herbert “Derby Dick” Thompson (4), James “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons (3), and Max Hirsch.
Among active trainers eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby, D. Wayne Lukas (4), Doug O’Neill (2), Todd Pletcher (2), and Nick Zito (2) lead the standings. (Bob Baffert has six after the disqualification of Medina Spirit from the 2021 Kentucky Derby, but Baffert is also currently suspended. No horses were moved from his barn to another barn by the eligibility deadline, so he will not be a factor on the Triple Crown trail until the Preakness.)
Several trainers have more than one horse in, which will change their odds to be lower in a trainer market as they have more shots to win. Chad Brown has qualifying points leader Sierra Leone, who won the Blue Grass (G1) impressively, as well as longer shot Domestic Product, winner of the Tampa Bay Derby (G3). Brad Cox sends out a pair, as well: Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Catching Freedom and Blue Grass second-place finisher Just a Touch. (He entered three, but Lexington (G3) winner Encino scratched Tuesday.) Danny Gargan also sends out a pair, Remsen (G2) winner Dornoch as well as surprise Wood Memorial (G2) second-place finisher Society Man.
Kentucky Derby Trainer Odds
The Kentucky Derby was drawn on Saturday, April 27. This is a few days earlier than usual, but it is great for bettors since it gives everybody a whole week to think about the confirmed field, complete with draw information.
This is the field for the 2024 Kentucky Derby including post positions, trainers, and morning-line odds for each horse.
| Rank | Horse | Trainer | ML |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dornoch | Danny Gargan | 20-1 |
| 2 | Sierra Leone | Chad Brown | 3-1 |
| 3 | Mystik Dan | Kenny McPeek | 20-1 |
| 4 | Catching Freedom | Brad Cox | 8-1 |
| 5 | Catalytic | Saffie Joseph, Jr. | 30-1 |
| 6 | Just Steel | D. Wayne Lukas | 20-1 |
| 7 | Honor Marie | Whit Beckman | 20-1 |
| 8 | Just a Touch | Brad Cox | 10-1 |
| 9 | Encino | Brad Cox | 20-1 |
| 10 | T O Password | Daisuke Takayanagi | 30-1 |
| 11 | Forever Young | Yoshito Yahagi | 10-1 |
| 12 | Track Phantom | Steve Asmussen | 20-1 |
| 13 | West Saratoga | Larry Demeritte | 50-1 |
| 14 | Endlessly | Michael McCarthy | 30-1 |
| 15 | Domestic Product | Chad Brown | 30-1 |
| 16 | Grand Mo the First | Victor Barboza, Jr. | 50-1 |
| 17 | Fierceness | Todd Pletcher | 5-2 |
| 18 | Stronghold | Phil D’Amato | 20-1 |
| 19 | Resilience | Bill Mott | 20-1 |
| 20 | Society Man | Danny Gargan | 50-1 |
| 21 | Epic Ride | John Ennis | 30-1 |
| 22 | Mugatu | Jeff Engler | 30-1 (AE) |
Betting on Kentucky Derby Trainers
When available, the odds compiled in the winning trainer market are of course not based on the respective handlers’ all-time record, but rather whether or not they gave a strong Kentucky Derby contender this year.
If your favorite trainer is listed at huge Kentucky Derby odds, think twice before making a wager. If they have a strong under-the-radar Derby contender and they have a record of getting late bloomers to run well in the first Saturday in May, a longshot bet may make sense. If not, another wager may be more prudent.
On the other hand, if a trainer has multiple live Kentucky Derby contenders, it may still make sense to take a shorter price in the trainer market. After all, this means they have more chances to win than trainers with only one live prospect.
Bet on you favorite Horse & Stay up-to date with Kentucky Derby Odds with TVG
You can watch and wager with TVG on Kentucky Derby day and every day! Keep visiting our site for expert information on Kentucky Derby picks, betting tips, and odds to stay informed about what value you can get for your wagers. We will also keep you up-to-date on the Kentucky Oaks Odds for Friday.
Kentucky Derby FAQ
https://www.tvg.com/promos/kentucky-derby/kentucky-derby-picks/
1) When is the Kentucky Derby?
The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
2) Which horse is the best bet for the 2024 Kentucky Derby?
Handicapping can be tough, but using information from Derby prep races will help. Stay up-to-date with our Kentucky Derby contenders list to see who is in the running.
3) What bets does the Kentucky Derby offer?
There are a range of Kentucky Derby wagers available, from classic win, place, and show bets to those a little more exotic.
4) How are Kentucky Derby odds calculated?
2024 Kentucky Derby odds are decided on the pari-mutuel system, with potential returns shown including a $2 stake. For basic odds, if a horse is 3-1 and you bet $10, you would receive $40 back in total if it wins: $30 in winnings, plus your initial $10 stake.
2024 Kentucky Derby Picks
The race has been drawn; we know which horses got in, so it’s time to start planning and placing bets on the big race. Our picks page features expert selections for the 2024 Kentucky Derby!