Kentucky Derby Horses

Louisville, KY – Meet the Kentucky Derby Horses for the 138^th running of the Kentucky Derby. Barring any training injuries or illness, here are the probable horses to enter the starting gate at Churchill Downs on May 5^th under the Twin Spires for Kentucky Derby Betting.

For the first time in Kentucky Derby history which dates back to the first running of the Kentucky Derby back in 1875, the Derby is guaranteed to have a full 20 horse field. 2012 marks the first time the new “AE rule” or Also Eligible will be in place when you bet on the Kentucky Derby. An example of this was last year when Uncle Mo was scratched leading up to the race, if the new Also Eligible rule was applied, Sway Away would have taken Uncle Mo’s place in the starting gate.

Here is the current list of starters for the 2012 Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby Horses

Alpha is trained by Kiaran McLaughlin for owner Godolphin and currently has jockey Ramon Dominguez. Most recent result was a second place finish in the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial behind Gemologist. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 10-1

Bodemeister is trained by Bob Baffert for Zayat Stables and currently has jockey Mike Smith. Most recent result was a win in the Arkansas Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 5-1

Creative Cause is trained by Mike Harrington for own Heinz Steinmann. Joel Rosario is currently listed as the jockey and his last race resulted in a second place finish in the Santa Anita Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 12-1

Daddy Long Legs is trained by Aiden O’Brien for owners Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier and Michael Tabor. At this time Daddy Long Legs does not currently have a jockey listed for the Kentucky Derby. Last race was a win in the UAE Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 35-1

Daddy Nose Best is trained by Steve Asmussen for owners Catch and Bob Zollars. Jockey currently listed is Garrett Gomez. Last race was the Sunland Derby where Daddy Nose Best finished first. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 20-1

Done Talking is trained by Hamilton Smith for Skeedattle Stables. Current jockey is Sheldon Russell. Done Talking won the Illinois Derby in his last time out on the track. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 30-1

Dullahan is trained by Dale Romans for Donegal Racing. Kent Desormeaux is the current jockey and won last time out in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 10-1

El Padrino is trained by Todd Pletcher for Let’s Go Stable. Javier Castellano is currently listed as the jockey and El Padrino finished fourth last time out in the Florida Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 16-1

Gemologist is trained by Todd Pletcher for WinStar Farm LLC. Javier Castellano is also listed as the jockey for Gemologist so check back to find out which mount he picks up since he is also listed to ride El Padrino. Last time out Gemologist won the Resorts World Casino New York City Wood Memorial. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 7-1

Hansen is trained by Mike Maker for owners Dr. Kendall Hansen and Sky Chai Racing. Ramon Dominguez is listed to get the mount in the Kentucky Derby. Hansen finished second in his last race, the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 14-1

I’ll Have Another is trained by Doug O’Neill for owner J. Paul Reddam. Mario Gutierrez is currently listed as the jockey. In his last race he won the Santa Anita Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 16-1

Liason is trained by Bob Baffert for owner Arnold Zetcher. Rafael Bejarano is currently listed as the jockey and finished 7^th in the Santa Anita Derby last time on the track. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 75-1

Mark Valeski – Trained by Larry Jones for owner Brereton C. Jones. Anna “Rosie” Napravnik is schedule to get the mount for the Kentucky Derby. Mark Valeski’s last race was the Louisiana Derby where he placed second. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 25-1

Prospective – Mark Casse is the trainer for owner John C. Oxley. Luis Contreras is currently listed as the jockey and finished sixth last time out in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 50-1

Rousing Sermon – Trained by Jerry Hollendorfer for owners Larry and Marianne Williams along with Tree Top Ranches. Rousing Sermon currently does not have a jockey listed. Last race resulted in a third place finish in the Louisiana Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 45-1

Sabercat – Steve Asmussen is the trainer for Winchell Thoroughbred. Corey Nakatani is listed to get the mount for the Kentucky Derby after a third place finish in the Arkansas Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 35-1

Take Charge Indy – Trained by Patrick Byrne for owners Chuck and Maribeth Sandford. Calvin Borel is expected to get the mount for the Kentucky Derby after winning the Florida Derby. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 16-1

Trinniberg – Bisnath Parboo is the trainer for Shivananda Racing. Jockey Willie Martinez is currently listed to get the mount. Trinniberg won the Bay Shore last time out at Aqueduct. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 50-1

Union Rags – Trainer Michael Matz is expected to give the mount to jockey Julien Leparoux for owner Chadds Ford Stable. Union Rags last race was the Florida Derby where he finished third after being boxed in early and unable to make up the ground on the unforgiving Gulfstream Park track. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 5-1

Went The Day Well – H. Graham Motion is the trainer for Team Valor International. Jockey John Velazquez is expected to be on board for the Derby. Last time out he won the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds 20-1

Next week I will have a complete Kentucky Derby preview along with handicapping tips and my picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY on May 5th, 2012.